MED 636 - Developing Literacy K-12

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Master of Education

Description:

Examines historical as well as current research regarding multiple perspectives on early literacy development. Literacy will be examined within the broad definition of literacy as a social practice embedded in, for example, family, socioeconomic conditions, culture, language and ethnicity. Within this broad framework, students will look closely at development in the following areas: oral language, writing, decoding, comprehending, spelling, handwriting, and listening. The course will focus on developmentally appropriate assessment tools and the design of comprehensive instruction within the zones of proximal development of all students.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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