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2006-2007 Graduate Catalog 
    
2006-2007 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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LTED 600 - Theoretical Foundations of Literacy


Required for the Literacy Education Programs and the Additional and/or Professional Certification. In this required introductory course, students will examine and integrate historical and current research, theories, and practices of teaching literacy to all children, Birth through Grade 12.  A major goal will be to augment students’ undergraduate literacy training and their subsequent literacy teaching beliefs, attitudes, experiences, and practices. Topics include the following: reading history, theory and research, creating a  literate environment, needs of diverse learners, word identification, vocabulary, spelling, comprehension, reader response, content area literacy, writing, assessment, curriculum development, literacy and technology, and professional development.

Prerequisites & Notes
Pre- or Co-requisite for Literacy and Inclusive Education programs: EDU520.

Credits: 3



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