Dec 26, 2024  
Whittier College Catalog 2021-2022 
    
Whittier College Catalog 2021-2022 ARCHIVED CATALOG

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EDUC 402 - Literacy Development in Elementary School


This course focuses on research and pedagogy for delivering a balanced and comprehensive

program of instruction in reading, writing, and related language arts areas in linguistically and/or

culturally diverse elementary classrooms. Topics include: basic word analysis skills and comprehension strategies, literature-based instruction, vocabulary development, on-going diagnostic strategies/interventions, content area literacy, and organizing for instruction. Individuals taking this course must earn at least a B- in order for the course to count towards preliminary credential. Fieldwork required.

3 credits

Crosslisted with EDUC 502

Pre-req:  

Pre-req: EDUC 300 (also can be taken as co-req), Certificate of Clearance
Co-req: EDUC 402L  
Cross-listed with EDUC 502  
3 credits



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