ED 291 : Developing Language & Literacy I

This is an introductory class for students interested in becoming educational assistants, as well as teachers in elementary, secondary or special education classrooms. Through a balanced literacy approach, instruction will include all areas of Language Arts including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  The major characteristics of multi-level literacy instruction and assessment techniques will also be examined. Students will complete 10 hours of field experience which will lead to the final project of a case study.