EPI 0010 Foundations of Research-Based Practices in Reading
This course combines Competency 1: Foundations of Reading Instruction and Competency 2: Application of Research-Based Instruction Practices, which are a part of the Florida Reading Endorsement Certification process. The guiding principle of the Reading Endorsement Certification process is that teachers will understand and teach reading as an on-going strategic process resulting in students, who are prepared to approach, and use complex and diverse texts for learning and life. By the end of this course, participants will understand how writing, listening, and speaking support the teaching of reading, how to incorporate those practices to develop independent skills, the ability to utilize the foundational skills collectively for independent success, that all students have instructional needs that require consideration and differences for instruction, and that family involvement supports all students' achievement in Reading, but especially beneficial for English Language Learners. This course provides research, principles, procedures, organization, and current effective practices in preK-12 reading programs. The participants will gain an understanding of scientifically-based reading research and instruction. A grade of "C" or higher must be attained.