EDFI 665 Topics in Reading Education
This course will provide teachers specializing in reading education with an in-depth study of a variety of topics related to teaching reading and writing. It will operate like a learning community in that participants will study specific literacy-related books announced in advance. Participants will then co-develop additional requirements based upon their perceived professional development needs and interests. Special emphasis will be on encouraging and supporting participants to become scholars in the teaching of reading. Possible topics include, but are not limited to research-supported teaching strategies, techniques and methods; enhancing writing programs; using value-added data for continuous improvement; the relationship of literature to personal development; working successfully with children who are at-risk; involving families and motivating adolescents to become lifelong readers and writers.
Credits
3