ED 109 - Principles of Reading

Description:ED 109 is designed for students considering a career in teaching and for those working with children in grades P-12 to develop reading skills. The course discusses various methods of teaching reading, including whole language, interpretation and analysis of test results, development of language, reading disabilities, remediation plans, and methods of evaluation. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of clinical experience in the public school district. Criminal background check may be required for clinical experiences. This course may require formal classroom field experiences to be arranged with the instructor.
Credit hours:3-0-3
Prerequisite(s):successful completion of ENGL 101
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - All Certificates and Degrees
  • Group requirement - Social Science (AAS and ALS only)
  • Area of concentration - Teacher Education: Elementary/Secondary/Special/Early Childhood
Offered:Offered as needed.

Education Courses

NumberTitleHours
ED 100Introduction to Public Education3-0-3
ED 101The Community of Higher Education3-0-3
ED 102Field Experience in Education1-1-1 to 3
ED 105Using Technology in the Classroom I3-0-3
ED 107Art for Elementary School Teachers3-0-3
ED 108The Multicultural Classroom3-0-3
ED 109Principles of Reading3-0-3
ED 199Topics in Education1-0-1 to 3
ED 200Educational Psychology3-0-3
ED 210Introduction to Bilingual Education3-0-3
ED 220The Exceptional Child3-0-3