EDR 440 - Assessment-based K-8 Language Arts Instruction.

Admission to teacher education program. (3).

Current approaches for support of reading and writing development of K-8 students. Assessment-focused planning and instruction for students with diverse reading abilities and needs; use of informal and formal assessment materials to diagnose difficulties and strengths. Includes development of an assessment portfolio and a case study report on differentiated instruction and support of literacy development for individual students. Addresses requirements of Public Law 32 (PA 119).