RDG 1510-3 Cognitive Strategies for Analytical Reading (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: minimum performance standard score on the reading preassessment placement test

This course is designed to expand communication strategies in reading, listening and reasoning. Through pragmatic assignments, students will have the opportunity for guided practice and application. (General Studies-Level I, Communications)

RDG 3060-3 Critical Reading/Thinking (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: RDG 1510 or permission of instructor and satisfaction of Level I General Studies course requirements

This course is designed to develop and expand analytical, creative and evaluative thought processes. Students will apply their critical reading and thinking processes as they study academic and societal issues. They will learn strategies for transferring these processes to other situations. (General Studies-Level II, Arts and Letters)

RDG 3120-4 Developing Print Literacy: Preschool-Grade 3 (4 + 0)

Prerequisites: EDU 2340 and EDU 2350 or permission of instructor

This course is designed for preservice teachers seeking licensure in Early Childhood Education. It introduces prospective teachers to all aspects of a balanced program of literacy instruction. Focus is on instruction that will enable children to develop the skills, concepts and attitudes necessary for greatest success in becoming proficient with print. The needs of diverse student populations are addressed when selecting instructional approaches and designing materials for literacy development.

RDG 3130-5 Literacy Instruction in Grades K-6 (4.5 + .5)

Prerequisites: EDU 3100 and PSY 1800 or permission of instructor

This course introduces prospective teachers to all aspects of a K-6 developmental reading program for balanced literacy instruction. It stresses environmental, cognitive and language factors influencing the acquisition and development of literacy with emphasis on the development of phonemic and phonological awareness. The focus of this course is to prepare teachers to succeed in the literacy development of diverse learners. A field experience component of this course provides students the opportunity to practice theoretical concepts through structured observations, micro teaching assignments and assessment techniques.

RDG 3140-2 Whole Language Integration Across the Curriculum (2 + 0)

Prerequisites: RDG 3120, RDG 3130, or RDG 3280 or permission of instructor

Focus is placed upon comprehension-centered whole language as a process. As a result of this course, prospective teachers will be able to implement integrated reading and writing instruction using literature.

RDG 3150-4 Middle School Instructional Reading and Writing Strategies (4 + 0)

Prerequisites: EDS 3110 and EDS 3120 or permission of instructor

This course focuses on the instructional strategies available to the middle school teacher. Emphasis is placed on using an integrated reading and writing approach to the middle school academic core. Extensive practice will be done in writing interdisciplinary thematic units that are developed around compelling personal and social issues for the middle school student.

RDG 3160-4 Strategies for Enhancing Adult Literacy (4 + 0)

Prerequisite: RDG 3140 or permission of instructor

This course introduces prospective teachers to all aspects of adult basic literacy instruction. Included are word identification skills, comprehension-based instructional strategies and vocabulary-building techniques that can be used in an integrated curriculum with functionally limited adults in adult basic education courses.

RDG 3280-4 Teaching of Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (4 + 0)

Prerequisites: EDS 3110 and EDS 3120 or permission of instructor

This course is designed for students expecting to teach a content area subject in grades 6-12. Special emphasis is given to the literacy skills (listening, reading, writing, discussion and thinking) that should be incorporated into content area instructional planning and decision making.

RDG 3530-2 Techniques of Teaching Reading to Non-English Speakers (1 + 2)

Prerequisite: RDG 3120 or RDG 3130 or RDG 3280 or permission of instructor

This course covers theories, methods, and techniques for teaching language and reading to the non-English speaker in grades K-6. A minimum of 25 hours of tutoring with a non-English speaker is required. 

RDG 3580-3 Reading in the Bilingual-Bicultural Classroom (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: RDG 3120 or RDG 3130 or RDG 3280 and proficiency in Spanish

This course emphasizes the teaching of Spanish reading skills in the bilingual-bicultural classroom, preschool through third grade. Methods and techniques for systematically teaching the primary child to speak and read the Spanish language are included.

RDG 3600-3 Practicum in Teaching Reading (1 + 4)

Prerequisite: RDG 3120 or RDG 3130 or RDG 3280 or permission of instructor

This course encompasses planning, preparing and presenting reading lessons for a group of students in developmental reading programs. It is designed to acquaint prospective teachers with the practical application of theoretical concepts of teaching. Fifty clock-hours of experience in public or parochial schools are required.

RDG 4250-4 Literacy Assessment: Theory and Practice (4 + 0)

Prerequisite: RDG 3600 (may be taken concurrently), or permission of instructor

This course focuses on literacy development from kindergarten through secondary grade levels. Students learn to administer and interpret appropriate assessment instruments and use the results to write instructional plans designed to further literacy development for a diverse population of students.

RDG 4340-2 Development of Reading/Writing Instructional Materials and Procedures (2 + 0)

Prerequisite: RDG 3600 (may be taken concurrently), or permission of instructor

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to analyze and construct visual aids and writing materials appropriate for teaching reading and writing, reinforcing reading skills and concepts and remediating reading deficiencies.

RDG 4500-3 Language Arts and the Classroom Computer (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: RDG 3120, RDG 3130, or RDG 3280 or permission of instructor

Reviews the role of, evaluation of, and strategies for integrating computer software into the language arts classroom. Introduces a common word processing and database program and uses in developing reading and writing.

RDG 4550-1-3 Current Literacy Issues: Variable Topics (1-3 + 0)

Prerequisites: RDG 3120 or RDG 3130 or RDG 3280 or permission of instructor

This variable topics/variable credit course will enable students to pursue an in-depth study of one or more literacy issues that are not covered to a great extent in other reading courses. Course may be repeated for credit for different topics.

RDG 4600-3 Practicum in Literacy Enhancement (1 + 4)

Prerequisite: satisfaction of all Level I and Level II General Studies course requirements, senior standing, and RDG 4250 or permission of instructor

This course involves one-to-one instructional sessions in literacy enhancement for children brought to the campus or in Denver area schools. Appropriate assessment instruments are administered and the results are interpreted and used to plan and implement effective tutoring sessions. A total of 50 clock hours with the children is required. (Senior Experience)