Stages and dimensions of reading and writing development Word identification strategies and cueing systems Development of grammar, punctuation and text types in students' writing Development of spelling and handwriting skills Development of comprehension and critical reading skills Assessment of literacy development Matching quality print, digital and multimodal texts to students' needs and stage of development Planning lessons based on modelled, shared and guided literacy teaching approaches Researching and building on the diverse types of knowledge about literacy that students bring to school from their homes and communities. -- Course Website
Instructor: L Paatsch