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Teaching Reading and Writing Skillsfor Elementary Grades (ELE 522)

Term: 2019-2020 Fall

Faculty

Mariel Nieves-Hernandez M.A.
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Schedule

Sun, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (9/8/2019 - 9/8/2019) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Sat, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (9/28/2019 - 9/28/2019) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Sat, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (10/26/2019 - 10/26/2019) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Sat, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (11/23/2019 - 11/23/2019) Location: PRICO CCPRC

Description

This course develops Spanish reading and writing abilities in elementary-aged children and explores the learning environment that supports these skills. It examines current research and theories on emergent literacy, oral language, vocabulary, comprehension, and assessment. Participants discuss teaching strategies, research-based programs, literature-based instruction, and assessment tools to inform instruction, including whole language and balanced literacy approaches. The course focus in Puerto Rico Spanish Frameworks.