Course Detail: WTET910 - Elementary Methods of Teaching Literacy #2

This 45-hour course meets 1 day a week for 8 weeks. As a result of this training participants will be able to differentiate reading instruction and assessment according to MTSS; explain the importance of literacy acquisition and the science of reading instruction and its alignment to federal, state, and local policies; create a positive, literacy-rich learning environment anchored in digital and print literacies that address cultural and linguistic diversity as well as social inequities; design a unit of reading instruction that highlights the elements of explicit instruction and feedback for oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency; evaluate evidence-based vocabulary instructional approaches for word-level, text-level, and word-learning strategies aligned to various learner development levels; and evaluate evidence-based, comprehension instructional approaches including modeling metacognitive strategies, and choosing appropriate texts for instruction.

 
STIT Funding available if you are a Utah resident. Please click here to apply!

 Session Information: 26FA-WTET910-01

Schedule: Course is Hybrid (Online + Webinar). The webinar meetings are every Tuesday from 10/20/2026 to 12/01/2026 (last webinar) from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. You will have until December 7th, 2026 to complete your course work. Check for assignments' dates in Canvas.
Times: 05:30pm-08:30pm MDT
COST : $600.00

Bulletin

This course is designed for Utah state educators who are seeking a professional educator license through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). This course provides a comprehensive exploration of effective reading instruction strategies tailored for elementary education. Emphasizing a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), educators will learn to differentiate reading instruction and assessments to meet diverse learner needs. Participants will delve into the science of reading, understanding the critical role literacy acquisition plays in student success, and its alignment with federal, state, and local educational policies. Key components of the course include creating a positive, literacy-rich learning environment that integrates both digital and print literacies, while addressing cultural and linguistic diversity as well as social inequities. Participants will design a unit of reading instruction that incorporates explicit teaching methods and constructive feedback, focusing on essential elements such as oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Angela James
Dee Harper
Silvia Araoz

Class Location

SLCC Online
Online
-
-, - -

Cancellation Policy

A cancellation charge of 100.00% will be assessed on cancellations occurring within 2 days of the start of this session.