GED-631 Strategic Literacy Instruction PreK-12
This course provides participants with a deep dive into best practices in literacy instruction for PreK - 12 classrooms. Participants will explore topics that impact literacy development from cognitive, affective, and sociocultural perspectives. The course is grounded in current research and critical theoretical underpinnings that guide best practices. Participants will review strategic actions that support research-based components of effective literacy instruction and apply these components to classroom practice using the gradual release of responsibility.
Participants will learn effective techniques to develop strategic readers within the general education and content area settings. They will learn about the importance of a critical approach to literacy instruction and will also gain additional knowledge and competencies in the area of information literacy.