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LTRC 920 Issues and Strategies in Reading and Literacy Instruction Instructor

Xiamen International School Saturday, Dec 20 to Wednesday, Dec 31
 * EDUC 920 Issues and Strategies in Reading and Literacy Instruction**

Emphasizes prominent issues facing literacy education today. Basic concepts, approaches, and strategies essential for good literacy teaching will be addressed. Topics include the nature of early literacy acquisition, comprehension and word analysis strategies, literature and reader response, use of alternative or authentic assessment, with emphasis on portfolios, classroom organization and management strategies, family literacy, and the influence of cultural and linguistic diversity on reading instruction.