Reading Methodology

The teaching of Reading is crucial for literacy development. This means that teachers of Reading must be equipped with knowledge of the components of reading, use of technology-based instruction, other appropriate methodologies and diagnostic procedures that can be used for delivering effective instruction in reading. The course is therefore designed to produce competent teachers who are knowledgeable about diagnostic assessment, the content of reading instruction, various methodologies and approaches to facilitate reading development, provide remediation and produce independent readers. Student teachers will demonstrate their knowledge through the use of a variety of role play situations and active demonstrations of reading strategies and techniques.