SPE410 Literacy in Inclusive Education I

This course focuses on the significance of teaching reading, writing and oral communication, and on integrating these components to facilitate learning, to empower students and achieve social equity for all students with disabilities. Theories, current research, and methods regarding language and literacy skills for all students with disabilities are discussed. The course specifically addresses phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary and their relationship to the general curriculum. The candidates are introduced to a variety of formal and informal assessments. Prerequisite(s): Admission to NCE and the Special Education Undergrad Program; SPE300 or equivalent, SPE310. Co-prerequisite(s): None. 4 quarter hours