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WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Educational Professional Development 244B
Course Description and Outline


EPD 244B: Foundations of Reading Methods


2008-2009
Credits 0.5–3
Schedule of Classes Schedule History
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Academic Discipline Educational Professional Development
Academic Division Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
Prerequisites none
Transfer Information Courses with a 'B' Designator after the number: This course may apply toward a WNC degree or certificate program depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may not transfer or apply to programs at four-year universities within Nevada (UNR, UNLV). In some cases, this course may transfer and apply to programs at two and four year colleges within Nevada and may transfer to out of state schools. For information about how this course may transfer or apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
Catalog Course Description
An overview of reading as the four stages of spelling and the functions of reading. The synchrony among reading, writing, and spelling will be discussed. Instruction for young readers will be based on the students' development. The basic assessment practices will be addressed, noting that assessment is an ongoing process of observation, documentation, interpretation, evaluation, and planning.
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