Explores scientific research on how children learn to read and spell, with a focus on teaching and assessing diverse learners in early stages of literacy. Emphasis on foundational reading skills: spoken language, print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and spelling. Students learn effective instructional methods for teaching reading and writing in ways that meet the needs of multilingual learners and students with disabilities. While foundational skills are essential, the ultimate goal is to support independent, fluent reading for meaning.
