LTED 612 - Literacy and the Diverse Learner

This required course addresses the application of foundational theories about diverse learners, equity, and culturally responsive instruction and includes methodologies, strategies, and recent research in literacy education for students representing a broad spectrum of diversity including students with disabilities and individuals with special health-care needs as defined in state and federal legislation. Focus is on creating and advocating for inclusive and affirming classroom and school environments by designing and implementing instruction that is culturally responsive and acknowledges and values diversity in schools and in society. Effective practices for co-teaching and collaboration with professional peers are explored. Course readings and assignments will be developed according to candidates’ certification areas (B-6, 5-12). 20 hours of field work required. Field work can be job-embedded. Open only to Literacy Specialist students. Prerequisite or Corequisite: LTED*600.

Prerequisites & Notes
Open only to Literacy Specialist students. 20 hours of fieldwork required. Prerequisite or Corequisite: LTED 600. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.

Credits: 3