Junior SEWS Writing Requirement. This foundational course introduces a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to effective literacy instruction. This course will focus on the theoretical and practical aspects of children’s literacy pedagogy within reading and writing in a developmentally responsive and integrated way. This course will enable candidates to explore the core components of literacy instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Candidates will examine instructional strategies, technologies, classroom assessments, and evidence-based literacy practices critical to creating capable and confident readers. Candidates will engage in activities to enhance learning and implement explicit instructional strategies designed to meet the needs of diverse populations. Candidates will be able to create detailed lesson plans connecting theory to practice by providing step-by-step procedures in an evidence-based approach to literacy instruction. Clinical field experience required. Fall, Spring.