Foundations of Literacy

Catalog description

The Foundations of Literacy course provides a scientifically based foundation in the cognitive, socio-cultural, linguistic, and motivational influences on literacy and language development. The course presents key scientifically based reading research foundations needed to: 1) understand the history or reading research, 2) how reading develops and 3) identify developmentally effective methods and strategies used to teach literacy skills to young children through young adults. This course includes 10 clinical hours.