2015-2016 University Catalog 
  
2015-2016 University Catalog

EDRD 830 - Theory, Research, and Practice in Literacy: Birth through Middle Childhood

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Explores emergent through intermediate literacy. Topics include literacy acquisition and development in academically and linguistically diverse young children; historical and current trends in theories of literacy development; cognitive, linguistic, sociocultural, and instructional influences on literacy development; and assessment. Implications for teacher education and policy are explored. Individual research projects will connect literacy to students’ areas of interest.

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 800 and EDRS 810.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer, Spring