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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
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.
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In this course, students will rethink the traditional definition of literacy as "reading and writing" and consider how 21st century definitions of literacy are tied to social, political, and cultural processes of globalization. They will investigate how language, literacy, ethnicity, race, gender, and other social and cultural constructs affect how we communicate in a diverse democratic society, engage in social practices, live in relationship with each other, and contribute to justice and democracy. Students will be introduced to multiple literacies: written and spoken communication, media literacy, emerging technologies and the Internet, the arts, and all citizens' contributions to freedom, equity, self-expression, and identity formation. They will explore how a literacy educaiton that fosters communication, interaction, and collaboration with others leads to a thoughtful, committed, and active citizenry. (Fall/Spring). Prerequisites: EDR501 or matriculation in an M.S.Ed. program.
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Affirm, respect, and value cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity through the development of multicultural competencies. Respond to increasing diversity in classrooms through more conscious awareness and use of multiple, integrated, practical, and creative problem-solving strategies adapted to the specific needs and interests of children in all areas of literacy. Explore literature that reflects diversity. Embedded within the course content is the recognition that each learner is unique and that there is a commonality in the social context in which learning occurs. (Spring, Summer, Fall). Prerequisite: EDR501 or EDR524 or EDR318 or EDU465.
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Immersion into the world of children's literature: fiction and non-fiction in a variety of genres and formats. Reader response and transactional theories, rationale and methodologies for integrating children's literature throughout the curriculum. Genre, author and thematic approaches. (Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter). Prerequisite: Education major or POI.
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3.00 Credits
Rationale and methodologies for integrating young adult literature throughout the curriculum. Genre, author, and thematic approaches. Analysis of pertinent scholarly and controversial issues. (Spring, Summer & Fall). Prerequisites: EDR 501 or POI.
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Advanced exploration of historical and contemporary theory and practice in literacy. Analysis of educational materials, instructional techniques, and multiple forms of assessment with a focus on making professional decisions based on individual student needs. This course includes a ten-hour supervised practicum at either Birth-Grade 6 or Grades 5-12. (Fall/Spring). Prerequisites: EDR501 or EDR318 or EDU465 or equivalent.
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Clarification of the relationships between general reading and language arts skills and strategies and the unique and specialized literacy skills and strategies needed for efficient and effective reading in content areas. Differentiation and individualization of the instructional program to foster continuing literacy development as learners advance through grades 7-12. Curriculum and instruction in literacy that demonstrates the interrelatedness between literacy and content disciplines, including, social studies, math, science, English, foreign language, technology, and the visual and performing arts. (Spring, Summer, & Fall).
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3.00 Credits
Students will study, analyze and have opportunities to experience literacy leadership with attention to teaching, professional development, on-going learning, and coaching. (Spring). Prerequisites: matriculation in M.S. Ed. Literacy; EDR504, EDR513 and EDR522.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth study of theoretical models of reading and literacy and the processes of reading. An investigation of the application of models and related instructional practices in the areas of language, literacy development, social context/culture, reading acquisition, comprehension, metacognition, and response theory. (Winter & Summer). Prerequisite: EDR 501.
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3.00 Credits
A variety of children's literature will be explored in order to focus on the salient contribution that philosophy makes to literacy. The tools of conceptual analysis and critical thinking will be applied to an evolving clarification of the meaning of tests and the enhancement of academic discussion. This course is based on the premise that children's natural tendency to philosophize about words, reality, and morality requires careful nurturing if it is to develop into critical reflection: such nurturing devolves to the teacher, not merely as transmitter of information, but as a practitioner in dialogical thinking. (Fall/Spring).
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