REA 511 - Foundations of Reading (3)

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This course is designed to assist candidates in preparation for taking the Foundations of Reading test. The Foundations of Reading test is designed to assess the candidate’s knowledge of the teaching of reading/language arts to elementary-aged children. The Foundations of Reading course is designed to help prepare teacher candidates for success on this test, which is required in Mississippi and in many other states for teaching in elementary grades. This course focuses on the four subareas of the Foundations of Reading test: Foundations of Reading Development, Development of Reading Comprehension, Reading Assessment and Instruction, and Integration of Knowledge and Understanding. A focus on writing skills is embedded in the Integration of Knowledge and Understanding subarea. This course is also helpful for candidates preparing for the Mississippi Alternate Route teaching certificate for Grades 4-6. Audits Not Allowed