Course Descriptions
Master of Science in Education: Early Childhood Literacy
A master’s degree in Early Childhood Literacy from Wilkes University gives you an opportunity to advance your professional career. Complete the courses below to earn your degree in as little as two years!
EDAM 5001: Guiding Principles and Language Development
This course provides the philosophical base for the entire Early Literacy Series, as well as critical understandings central to young children learning how to read and write.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
EDAM 5002: Word Study K-3
Explore the scientifically based reading instruction of word study, including phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, print awareness, letter knowledge, phonics, spelling, and high frequency words.
3 credits
Prerequisites: EDAM 5001
EDAM 5003: Fluency and Vocabulary Development K-3
Assessing and improving oral reading fluency, as well as vocabulary development activities in the context of five research-based methods for teaching vocabulary are developed in this course.
3 credits
Prerequisites: EDAM 5001
EDAM 5004: Developing Comprehension I K-3
Information on the genres of informational and fictional text, the elements and structure of text, explicit and systematic comprehension strategies, and using assessment to guide instructional decisions.
3 credits
Prerequisites: EDAM 5001
EDAM 5005/5006: Developing Comprehension II K-1 or 2-3
This course provides content, tools, and modeling segments that will enable you to hone your instructional skills and improve student listening and reading comprehension. This course is available in two versions and includes classroom modeling in grades K-1 or grades 2-3.
EDAM 5006 (2-3) Syllabus, EDAM 5005 (K-1) Syllabus
3 credits
Prerequisites: EDAM 5001, EDAM 5004
EDAM 5007/5008: Differentiated Small Group Instruction K-1 or 2-3
Focus on how to develop differentiated small group instruction to meet the needs of all levels and stages of K-3 readers. This course is available in two versions and includes classroom modeling in grades K-1 or grades 2-3.
EDAM 5008 (2-3) Syllabus, EDAM 5007 (K-1) Syllabus
3 credits
Prerequisites: EDAM 5001
EDAM 5009: Developing Independent Readers K-3
This course provides content, guidance, and tools to develop your students into proficient, self-motivated, and independent readers.
3 credits
Prerequisites: EDAM 5001
EDAM 5010/5011: Connecting Reading & Writing K-1 or 2-3
This course will assist you in using the relationship between reading and writing to build competency in literacy. This course is available in two versions and includes classroom modeling in grades K-1 or grades 2-3.
EDAM 5010 (K-1) Syllabus, EDAM 5011 (2-3) Syllabus
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
EDAM 5013: Teacher Leadership
After understanding the meaning of teacher leadership, you will explore your school culture, your impact on learning, and the power of reflective practice.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
EDAM 5012: Practicum: Applying Action Research to Develop a Results-Driven Early Literacy Classroom
The practicum is an action research project implemented in your classroom with documentation of where students began and where they ended and what instruction/interventions were provided to maximize student proficiency. The practicum will culminate with a paper that will document and reflect on the experience.
6 credits
Prerequisites: EDAM 5001, EDAM 5002, EDAM 5003, EDAM 5004, EDAM 5005/5006, EDAM 5007/5008, EDAM 5009, EDAM 5010/5011, EDAM 5013
