Promoting Literacy Through Language Acquisition and Development

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Promoting Literacy Through Language Acquisition and Development. Students in this course will gain knowledge and skills in primary and secondary language acquisition, including the relationship of these languages, to facilitate and promote literacy. Other skills include: conducting appropriate reading assessments on an ongoing basis; designing and implementing effective reading instruction that reflects state content and performance standards addressing the needs of all learners; applying knowledge of reading difficulties, dyslexia, and reading disabilities to facilitate and promote literacy; and using research-based reading instruction that is collaborative and consultative with colleagues, mentoring, coaching, and providing professional development