EDUC 382 : Reading & Language Arts in the Elementary School

This course examines the development of foundational literacy skills in elementary learners, including the alphabetic principle, phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Grounded in science of reading research and aligned with the Science of Teaching Reading (STR) competencies and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, candidates explore how reading, writing, listening, and speaking develop within an integrated literacy framework. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based, systematic, and explicit instruction, along with the use of multiple assessments to design data-driven instruction that supports diverse learners. This course includes six hours of dyslexia education as required by the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). TAC Rule 228.35 (4). Filed experience required.