MRD 7802 Process and Acquisition of Literacy
This course explores the facets of literacy at a foundational level. Content addresses the teaching of literacy through time, instructional approaches in educational theory, and Hollis Scarborough's Reading Rope. Major understandings of the course include the essential elements necessary to develop proficient readers and writers. Through an exploration of both historical and current trends and instructional practices to utilize in the classroom, participants will develop an understanding of early language development, growth and development of the brain, processing skills and early aesthetic and kinesthetic experiences to developing literacy (reading, writing, and spelling) The relationship of literacy to stages of development is linked to instruction. Participants will explore research to gain a deep understanding of the strands of literacy which intertwine to create conditions to develop skilled readers. The course provides an overview of learning that will intensify with additional courses in the major.
Prerequisite
College Level=Graduate AND (MED6102)