LTED 630 - Current Issues and Trends in Literacy Education

Students explore the current issues and trends surrounding literacy education. The content of the course will elaborate upon divergent and often controversial viewpoints. Degree candidates will examine the rationale for schools selecting specific programs, the impact of state and federal mandates, various organizational paterns used in schools, and the relationship of theory to practice. For example, students’ presentations could focus on such topics as the effects of and reauthorization of NCLB, the results of Common Core Standads, single gender schools, and the new literacies. Students will gain a broader understanding of issues that affect their teaching and their students’ learning as well as their role of a professional who has the responsibility to advocate for their students as well as their profession.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: LTED 600 or LTED 601 or Program Director’s approval

Credits: 3