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Explain why a majority of states has passed laws requiring teachers to
use phonics instruction in the teaching of reading. (I)
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Compare American literacy statistics with child reading ability test
scores and statistical aggregations of these scores. (II)
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Describe the findings of current research on the methods, modes,
pedagogy, and student failure causes in teaching reading and writing.
(III)
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Describe national and state literacy standards that guide the
instruction of elementary reading competencies. (IV)
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Identify research based systematic phonics instruction and other
current theories and instructional approaches for teaching reading.
(V)
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Trace the history of the methods used for teaching reading. (VI)
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Define research based systematic phonics curriculum content and
instructional practices. (VII)
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Use research based systematic phonics instruction in teaching a
student how to read. (VII, VIII, IX, X)
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Examine the interconnection between reading and writing in the
development of literary skill. (VIII, X)
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Analyze instructional techniques that focus upon developing strategies
for building comprehension, fluency and independence in reading.
(VIII,X)
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Describe the means for including multi-sensory activities in the
teaching of reading. (VIII)
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Analyze continuous classroom assessment techniques to monitor and
improve instruction. (XI)
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Analyze instructional reading method materials to determine if they
align with research based systematic phonics instructional programs.
(XI)
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