Reading Fundamentals #3: The Elements of Effective Reading Instruction & Assessment
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Course Description
Units: 4.5
Price: $595
This course will focus on learning to read, reading to learn, and an introduction to reading assessment. It highlights Elements of effective reading instruction, including definitions, implications for instruction, and future directions. You'll learn the five elements of reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension. Discover comprehensive strategies for reading instruction preparation, including how to integrate computer technology in the classroom. The course will provide important information on terms and definitions, and includes 29 specific recommendations for reading assessments. Finally, the course will show you how to conduct pivotal curriculum-based measurement procedures in your classroom.
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