 formerly known as CREADE Collaborative Reading Education And Distance Education |
formerly known as CREADE Collaborative Reading Education And Distance Education |
ED 560: Foundations for Literacy Learning (2 cr)
Summer 2003: 6/23/03 - 7/14/03
Fall 2003: 9/29/03 - 12/12/03
Summer 2004: 6/21/04 - 7/16/04
Fall 2004: 9/27/04 - 12/10/04
Summer 2005: 6/20/05 - 7/29/05
Fall 2005: 9/26/05 - 12/9/05
Summer 2006: 6/26//06 - 8/18/06
Fall 2006: 9/25/06 - 12/9/06
Summer 2007: 6/25/07 - 8/15/07
Fall 2007: 9/25/07 - 12/8/07
Summer 2008: 06/23/08 - 08/15/08
Fall 2008: 09/29/08 - 12/12/08
Dr. M. Ruth Davenport, Eastern Oregon University
| COURSE DESCRIPTION |
An introductory graduate course exploring the theory and research on which literacy learning is based. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: 1) identify and discuss foundational issues within the Vygotskian theory of literacy learning; 2) identify and discuss the connections between this theory and classroom practices; 3) identify and discuss core understandings from research about learning to read. | ||||
| PREREQUISITES | There are no required prerequisites for this course. However, learners are assumed to be teachers with access to elementary and/or secondary students. | ||||
| COURSE STRUCTURE |
Textbook reading assignments, discussion board entries, summary of Vygotskian theory, reflections on Braunger & Lewis Core Understandings about Learning to Read, application project. | ||||
| STANDARDS |
This course supports the following International Reading Association's 2003 Standards for Reading Professionals:
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| PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS |
Students will apply what they have learned about the foundations of literacy learning by developing a creative project/product to be used with fellow teachers/staff, parents, administration, school board members, community or legislators. Projects may include a brochure, newsletter, in-service, etc. | ||||
| CORE/ELECTIVE | This graduate course can be used as 2 core credits in the Literacy Foundations thematic area in the 24-credit Reading Endorsement program, as 2 elective credits in the 12-credit Literary Education program, or for individual professional development. Please consult an advisor at your home institution about adding this course to your program. | ||||
| INSTRUCTORS | Dr. M. Ruth Davenport, Professor, College of Education, Eastern Oregon University. Literacy consultant and teacher for 14 years. Miscue analysis expert and textbook author. (BS, MS, SW Missouri State University; Ph.D., University of Missouri) | ||||
| TARGET AUDIENCE |
Appropriate for all pK-12 practitioners. | ||||
| TIME COMMITMENT |
Students should expect to spend 6 hours per week for 10 weeks in course-related activities (e.g., reading the text and course materials, posting to discussion forums, completing written reports/papers and classroom-based assignments). This course is online and does not require in-person attendance. Assignments are completed on the learner's time schedule and are due as posted. | ||||
| TEXTBOOK | A textbook is required for this course. EOU's Division of Distance Education posts textbook information in the course syllabus. Click on "Search" and search under "Education." Then click on the course title to find the syllabus. | ||||
| COST | No course in the ReadOregon curriculum will cost more than $300 per credit, including all fees. | ||||
| TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS |
This online course requires access to the Internet with Word/WordPerfect for written assignments. Recommended minimum computer configuration is:
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| CONTACT | For more details on this course, please contact Dr. M. Ruth Davenport, Eastern Oregon University. |
For further questions about ReadOregon programs, email Bonnie Morihara or call 503-838-8413.