Description: Teacher candidates explore components of typical and atypical literacy development for students with or without exceptionalities. Coursework emphasizes research-based phonics development and the science of reading, including phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Teacher candidates focus on assessing developmental and other literacy concerns, including dyslexia and other reading disabilities, using a variety of formal and informal assessments that provide valid, reliable data. Focus is placed on designing learning experiences that implement accommodation strategies to support literacy development, apply flexible grouping, and enhance independent learning. Practicum/field experience hours: None. Fingerprint clearance not required. Please contact Assignment Samurai for help with MMS-530: Language Development Through Phonics and the Science of Reading or any other assignment. Email: assignmentsamurai@gmail.com