THEORY, RESEARCH AND PRACTICE IN LITERACY INSTRUCTION

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Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Provides an overview of theoretical and historical perspectives, research and literature pertaining to literacy across the lifespan, the basic concepts underlying literacy methods, materials, and assessment approaches; the reading and writing process from emergent to proficient readers/writers. Provides graduate candidates with research, instruction, and experience in the various aspects of the literacy curriculum as framed by the International Literacy Association (ILA), including: listening, speaking, reading, writing, media and technology, viewing and visually representing.