ED 231 - Literacy Methods

Fall 2024

Laura Alvarez, Ph.D.

Elementary Literacy Faculty

lalvarez@aldergse.edu

Nate Monley, EdD

Elementary Education Faculty

nmonley@aldergse.edu

Course Map for Methods Courses

Program Learning Outcomes

Alder GSE’s courses aim to develop diverse and effective resident TK12 teachers who hold a developing pedagogical approach that is…

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Community-based & culturally responsive

Developmentally appropriate & inclusive of the whole child

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Content Specific

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Self-conscious, intentional, reflective & empowered

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Course Outcomes

1. Describe and utilize different teaching strategies to promote TK-12 students’ development of:
1. Phonological and phonemic awareness
2. Phonics and spelling
3. Oral reading fluency
4. Reading comprehension
5. Vocabulary
6. Effective expression (writing and speaking)
2. Draw on culturally and linguistically responsive-sustaining pedagogy, Universal Design for Learning, and a Whole Child approach to create engaging and motivating literacy learning experiences that build on students’ assets and are responsive to their diverse learning profiles
3. Design and facilitate Language Arts and Integrated ELA/ELD instruction that integrates listening, speaking, reading, and writing development
4. Use and analyze different types of literacy assessments to inform instruction and differentiation and monitor students’ progress in literacy development
5. Use screening, assessments, and intervention to support students with reading difficulties, including dyslexia, within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports
6. ED 231E: Collaborate with other service providers to provide supplemental instruction and intensive intervention in literacy that aligns with state standards, incorporates the California Dyslexia Guidelines, and addresses learners’ individual IEP goals.

Course Overview

Corresponding Assessments & Support

• RICA (Reading Instruction Competency Assessment)
• ED 230 & ED 231 content is aligned to RICA
• Module 4: practice with RICA Case Study
• RICA Review Sessions in December
• edTPA task 4 - Literacy (multiple subject only)
• Module 2 assignment
• Seminar

Preparing for ED 231: Prework

Due: August 20

• To understand what literacy instruction looks like in your placement, interview your mentor or a literacy expert at your site.
• Assignment provides questions and a template for your responses
• Upload to your Canvas site before August 20 online class session
• Time estimate: 1 hour

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Your Instructors

• Experienced TK-12 teachers, instructional coaches, professional development providers, and teacher educators
• Excited to meet you and support you in your journey as a literacy teacher!
• They will introduce themselves and share their Canvas site with you in August (expect a message around August 14)

Questions?

Please email us:

• Laura Alvarez: lalvarez@aldergse.edu
• Nate Monley: nmonley@aldergse.edu