ED 500 — Foundations of Literacy & Literature
This course explores the foundations of literacy with focus on the role of language and culture in language development. With emphasis on the pillars of effective reading instruction, candidates will consider structured, evidenced-based instructional strategies and modifications to support literacy and language development for diverse learners. Course includes an in-depth study of genres, authors, story elements, teaching strategies, and assessments of children¿s and young adolescents¿ literature with an emphasis on diversity and a focus on learners in early childhood, elementary, special education, early childhood special education, and multilingual learners.