CURR 610 - Foundations of Literacy Education

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0

The purpose of this course is to acquaint teachers with current theory and research in reading and writing instruction. As several large-scale research studies support the position that children can learn to read from a variety of materials and methods, this course is designed to investigate the range of theories, past and present, that have shaped reading and writing pedagogy. Offered fall and summer.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum of 6 credits of undergraduate coursework in reading/literacy education or its equivalent.