EEL 578 - Scaffolding Student Learning Through Differentiation and Contingent Teaching I

This course is the first of a two-part training that provides participants with the opportunity to gain in depth knowledge and skill in designing and implementing instruction for students experiencing difficulty in literacy learning. The course will focus on differentiating reading and writing instruction in the classroom setting. In order to help classroom teachers respond to the unique needs of a diverse range of struggling learners, the course will include techniques for identifying struggling literacy learners, using assessments to identify students’ needs and monitor their progress, forming and working with small groups effectively and using a range of teaching strategies to best meet the needs of these learners.

Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of EEL 561/562 Literacy Processing (or equivalent).

Credits: 3