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EDUC 605: Teaching Reading to Students with Dyslexia and other reading difficulties
EDUC 605: Teaching Reading to Students with Dyslexia and other reading difficulties
Course Description: This course focuses on the diverse literacy needs of children within the regular education classroom. State and federal legislation concerning inclusion of children with disabilities and the concept of least restrictive environment will be studied. An exploration of personal and societal biases will allow teachers increased self-awareness in teaching a divergent population. Appropriate best practices for enhancing literacy in all children will be presented. This course guides participants understanding of dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Strategies will be covered on how to instruct students with dyslexia and reading disabilities in phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and reading fluency.
Resources Used During This Course:
Harwell, J. M. & Jackson, R. W. (2008). Complete Learning Disabilities Handbook: Ready-to-Use Strategies & Activities for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities, 3rd Edition. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Wisconsin Educator Standards. [Data File]. Retrieved from https://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/programs/standards/teacher
Harwell, J. M. & Jackson, R. W. (2008). Complete Learning Disabilities Handbook: Ready-to-Use Strategies & Activities for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities, 3rd Edition. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Wisconsin Educator Standards. [Data File]. Retrieved from https://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/programs/standards/teacher
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