EDUT 5150 Comprehension-Science of Reading
Building Comprehension with the Science of Reading
If you are a new or experienced educator grappling with how to teach reading comprehension, this course was designed for you! Grounded in the research on the Science of Reading and Scarborough’s Reading Rope, the course leads participants to a deeper understanding of comprehension and offers practical strategies to strengthen instruction. You’ll explore evidence-based instructional practices to nurture skilled reading focused on vocabulary, syntax, text structures, background knowledge, and levels of understanding. Learn to design lessons aligned with the Blueprint for Reading Comprehension and adapted to the needs of diverse learners. Ideal for K-8 educators, this foundational comprehension course will give you the knowledge you need, so you can determine where to start and what to teach.