GED 634 - Innovative Approaches to Literacy Instruction

Institution:

Centenary University

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Description:

This course approaches literacy instruction by examining literacy from the cognitive, affective and sociocultural perspectives. This course introduces participants to the latest research on reading and writing instruction. Participants will discover answers to questions and issues relating to readiness, phonological awareness, metacognition, comprehension and critical literacy skills. An in-depth review of five critical factors (phonemic awareness, phonics instruction, vocabulary instruction, fluency instruction, and comprehension strategies) will be provided. Strategies in reading instruction in elementary classrooms and in content areas will be emphasized throughout this program. Students will also gain additional knowledge and competencies in the critical area of information literacy. Specifically, they will discover ways to help elementary age children locate relevant information in an efficient manner, understand and evaluate information and use the information. Clear communication of that information will be emphasized.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.centenaryuniversity.edu

Phone Number:

(908) 852-1400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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