EDR 512 - Literacy Education Grades 5

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SUNY College at Plattsburgh

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Description:

In this course, candidates develop an understanding of fundamental aspects of literacy and concepts of reading and writing as active, meaning-seeking processes. Study of theories of literacy development, scope and sequence of skills, individual differences, the relationship of language and cognitive development to literacy development, motivation and other factors that affect literacy behaviors in Grades 5-12. Exploration of high-quality, research-based literacy programs, including literature-based curriculum and instruction and pragmatic experiences converting theory to practice. Includes 10 hours of supervised practica with students in Grades 5-12. (Spring). Corequisite: EDR509. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in M.S.Ed. Literacy program, EDR501, EDR514, and either EDR507 or EDU513.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.plattsburgh.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 564-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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