Theory and Principles of ReadingInstruction (EDU 3210 00)

Term: 2025-26 Fall

Faculty

Kristina Marie Collyer
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Schedule

Tue, 4:00 PM - 6:55 PM (8/26/2025 - 8/26/2025) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421
Tue, 4:00 PM - 6:55 PM (9/9/2025 - 9/9/2025) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421
Tue, 4:00 PM - 6:55 PM (9/23/2025 - 9/23/2025) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421
Tue, 4:00 PM - 6:55 PM (10/7/2025 - 10/7/2025) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421
Tue, 4:00 PM - 6:55 PM (10/21/2025 - 10/21/2025) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421
Tue, 4:00 PM - 6:55 PM (11/4/2025 - 11/4/2025) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421
Tue, 4:00 PM - 6:55 PM (11/18/2025 - 11/18/2025) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421
Tue, 4:00 PM - 6:55 PM (12/2/2025 - 12/2/2025) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421

Description

Examination of theories and principles of reading instruction and the development of reading and writing in PK-3 Learners through evidence-based, structured literacy practices. Content includes language and literacy acquisition, concepts of print, phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, word recognition, vocabulary, comprehension, handwriting, and writing composition. Students will also develop the ability to design structured literacy instruction and to utilize screening and assessment tools within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to identify and support children with reading difficulties. Prerequisites: PSY 1010, EDU 2000. Prerequisite or corequisite: EDU 3120.