Literacy Theory, Curriculum, and the Science of Reading

A course designed to provide advanced study of the forces that have shaped literacy curriculum and instructional practices. Theoretical understandings about reading and writing as well as philosophical, political, and economic influences are explored to identify their influence on the purpose, content, organization, and implementation of literacy instruction inclusive of current Science of Reading concepts such as structured literacy and a focus on diverse populations of readers. This course meets the M.Ed. Core requirement for curriculum.