EDUC-6233 Applied Literacy Theory and Practice

This course is designed to enhance a participant's knowledge of literacy theory and strategies for supporting students throughout the reading process. Candidates will examine how schema theory and metacognitive theory impact the reading process before, during, and after reading as well as how these theories should impact the way we teach students with dyslexia and students from ELL backgrounds. Strategies such as close reading, Socratic questioning, and study skills acquisition will also be explored.