This course examines research and its implications on the development of literacy with a focus on theoretical knowledge and pedagogical skills to assist in making data-informed instructional decisions for teaching reading, writing, language, speaking and listening using integrated literacy practices in primary grade classrooms. Candidates are engaged in planning, instruction, and assessment with an emphasis on instruction and assessment. Topics relate to the development of phonemic awareness, phonics, literacy processes, spelling, and oral language. A performance assessment will be submitted that includes a comprehensive unit design. A required field experience provides opportunity for application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Action Research Component.