COE109 - Fluency: It's Not Just About Pace!

Course Description

Participants will explore what fluency is and how it impacts reading proficiency. They will learn the true definition of fluency and the criteria that defines a fluent reader, the developmental stages of a fluent reader, and how to develop and foster fluency in reading. Participants will also learn different ways that fluency can be assessed and methods that can be used for teaching for fluency and practicing fluency. Participants will have the opportunity to observe videos and explore websites with lesson ideas that they can use in their own classroom. In this module participants will look at online versus print text and strategies they can use to help students successfully comprehend no matter the format.

Technology Requirements

• Ability to send and receive email with and without attachments
• Ability to use a word processing program such as Microsoft Word
• Access to a strong and stable internet connection
• Ability to view video clips from YouTube and other video streaming website

Contact Hours & Continuing Education Units (CEU)

10 contact hours or 1.0 CEU

Notes

On the 6th of each month registrants should look for a couple of emails which will include login instructions and a link to the online classroom, Canvas. If the 6th falls on a weekend or holiday, registrants will receive login information on the following business day.