Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency as follows:  distinguish among the major theories of literacy learning and language development and evaluate their current relevance; adapt a variety of teaching techniques to meet the needs of all students, including English Learners, students with disabilities, and others who struggle with reading; define the relationship and appropriate use of evaluation, assessment, student success, and the standards movement; foster emergent literacy using approaches grounded in theory and developmental knowledge; build word acquisition skills and vocabulary using phonics, decoding, and fluency strategies; select and teach appropriate comprehension strategies for students at all levels; introduce students to concepts related to comprehending content area text and contemporary modes of presenting content; use technology appropriately in planning instruction and assessment in reading and writing; distinguish among the approaches to teaching reading and writing and decide which works best for the students; make informed choices in constructing and managing a literacy program.