Advanced Studies in Literacy Development and Assessment

Catalog description

This course emphasizes evidence-based approaches to literacy instruction, including differentiated strategies for diverse learners, with particular attention to students who experience reading difficulties or are at risk for reading disabilities. The course emphasizes the importance of culturally responsive pedagogy and the role of diverse literature in the literacy development process. Teacher candidates will engage with multicultural and multilingual children's literature, exploring its potential to foster inclusivity and enhance literacy and language learning for all students. The course also explores formative and summative assessment techniques for evaluating literacy skills and using assessment to inform instruction. Through case studies, research reviews, and field observations, beginning teachers will develop skills to design and implement effective literacy instruction and assessment practices in early childhood and elementary classrooms.