EDRD 415
METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING READING IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this course is to prepare the prospective teacher to meet the developmental reading needs of elementary learners. The teacher education student will become familiar with strategies for teaching word recognition, vocabulary development and comprehension. Attention will be given to integrating writing and recreational reading with an eclectic plan for teaching reading (using the language experiece approach, the literature-based approach, individualized reading, the basal reader program and technology). Information will also be provided on classroom management techniques for the reading teacher and on strategies for effective teaching.

This course offers three (3) hours of academic credit.

MID-COURSE TEST AND FINAL EXAMINATION

The student will take a Mid-Course Test and Final Examination at a physical location in a college or university setting. Detailed instructions and Mid-Course Test and Final Examination applications are included in the online syllabus. Information regarding tests and procedures can be found in General Information.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Jerilou Moore is a visiting assistant professor of elementary education. She received her B.S. and M.Ed. from Mississippi University for Women and her Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi.

TEXTBOOKS

The Ole Miss Bookstore currently stocks the textbooks needed for Independent Study courses. Click here to order textbooks online. Select the term, department, and course number. Select “I Study” for the section number. To order by phone, call 662-915-7137 and be sure to indicate that you are ordering textbooks for an Independent Study course.

To apply for the course, go here.

If you need assistance or have additional questions please email us at indstudy@olemiss.edu.