This course is designed to prepare the aspiring teacher with the tools necessary to diagnosis and teach student with reading difficulties. Teacher candidates will explore the constructive process of reading and learn ways they can use diagnosis to make sound instructional decisions. Teacher candidates will learn explicit procedures for instructional techniques drawn from multiple perspectives and applicable for use with K-8 learners. The emphasis throughout is on encouraging teachers to continually reflect on their instructional practices and tailor their instruction to the strengths and needs of the children they teach. PreReq: Candidacy Status