Models of Literacy Instruction and Technology B-12

Catalog description

This course investigates models of literacy instruction, which have emerged from theory and research, birth through grade 12. Effective literacy models will be reviewed including visual literacy programs taht support, monitor and assess progress in literacy development. Topics will include an investigation of technologies for reading and writing development across the curriculum as well as an analysis of instructional models. Students will learn about the importance of collaboration between teachers in the regular classroom and teachers of students with disabilities and with students whose ltieracy skills are deficient. Students will learn how to work as a member of a professional multidisciplinary team in assessing, evaluating, planning, creating and utilizing planning for literacy as well as IFSSP and IEPs (as well as 504 accommodation plans). Students will learn how to communicate with and advocate for families and young children with developmental and acquired disorders and disabilites. Fieldwork/apprenticeship is required with this course.