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EDRD 628: Word Analysis: Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling for K-12 Learners

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Emphasizes the application of word analysis skills and strategies to support K-12 learners’ reading and writing. Builds teachers’ knowledge of evidence-based instructional strategies for teaching phonics, spelling, and vocabulary. Examines the complex nature of language acquisition and its connection to literacy development. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Upcoming Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: 6L1*, CRN 20463, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Michelle Picard
  • Spring 2025, Section: 6L8*, CRN 20543, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Michelle Picard

*These sections are available to non-degree seeking students as well. To take courses without applying to a degree program, you'll need to submit an application as a non-degree seeking student. If you're interested in applying a course to a degree in the future, set up a call with an admissions counselor. All courses available in Summer 2020 will be offered online.

Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Fall 2023, Section: 6L8, CRN 84332, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Michelle Picard
  • Spring 2023, Section: 6L1, CRN 23485, Format: Online, Instructor: Michelle Picard
  • Spring 2023, Section: DL1, CRN 15322, Format: Online, Instructor: Michelle Picard
  • Summer 2022, Section: B01, CRN 43350, Format: Online, Instructor: Emily Bigelow
  • Spring 2022, Section: DL1, CRN 17326, Format: Online, Instructor: Emily Bigelow
  • Fall 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 80288, Format: Online, Instructor: Jennifer Hathaway
  • Spring 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 20848, Format: Online, Instructor: Jennifer Hathaway
  • Fall 2020, Section: DL1, CRN 83292, Format: Online, Instructor: Jennifer Hathaway