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Apr 20, 2024
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EDRL 600 - Foundations of Literacy (3 units)
Contemporary theoretical and pedagogical issues in literacy, preschool-secondary. Comprehension, word knowledge, social/environmental/psycholinguistic factors in reading and writing development.
Maximum units a student may earn: 3
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Summer - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the history of literacy theory and pedagogy.
2. demonstrate an understanding of the historical and current conceptions and definitions of literacy.
3. demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical foundations of literacy pedagogy.
4. demonstrate an understanding of the implications of policy and legislation that affect teachers and students.
5. demonstrate how to locate and evaluate research related to the five foundational areas of literacy research (Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Fluency).
6. demonstrate how to synthesize research related to the five foundational areas of literacy research (Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Fluency).
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