GE 6044 - Pedagogy and Methodology based on Orton-Gillingham

This course is the fourth of seven courses that comprise the University’s Reading Specialist Program.  The focus of this course is on the research-based Orton-Gillingham methodology. It will address the essential research-based components of reading instruction and strategies that support effective reading and writing instruction. This course will address the multisensory approach to decoding, spelling, English Orthography, and grammar. Students will be required to connect the components of a multi-sensory structured lesson plan and design instruction that reflects an understanding of relevant content. This course is essential for any educator who is responsible for the teaching of reading and writing and provides specific interventions for at-risk learners.

3 Hours Lecture
3 Credits