EDRD 6340 - Theoretical Foundations of Literacy

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An in-depth exploration of the theoretical foundations of literacy, including historical perspectives on the development of reading-writing processes and language learning. Provides an understanding of a variety of reading theories and evidence-based instructional practices. Survey of research and theory of behaviorism, constructivism, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and the science of teaching reading, along with analyzing the theoretical influences on instructional practices.