Foundations of Literacy (EDU537 (GR19))

Term: Summer 2020 (GRAD)

Faculty

Abby R DossShow MyInfo popup for Abby R Doss

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Schedule

Tue, 12:00 AM - 12:01 AM (5/26/2020 - 7/6/2020) Location: MAIN (Other ARR - Online Course)

Description

This course explores the foundational knowledge about reading and writing processes, instructional practices, and curriculum materials needed by literacy specialists to support the creation of effective literacy environments that support all readers and writers. The course explores theoretical principles and practices based on current research with an emphasis on early literacy acquisition. The role of language and cognitive development in learning to read forms the foundation for study. Emergent and early instructional approaches provide a theory to practice experience. The concepts presented will emphasize the teacher as cognitive mediator, evaluator, manager, communicator and researcher. (3 s.h.)