ED 569: Issues & Research in Literacy (2 credits)

COURSE
DESCRIPTION

Ed 569 is a seminar providing a synthesis of research and current practices in literacy education. Issues are selected based on current public, political and professional trends.

PREREQUISITES

Graduate standing.

COURSE
STRUCTURE

Upon completion of the course, the student will:

Have knowledge of current and historical perspectives about the nature and purposes of literacy and about widely used approaches to literacy instruction
Pursue knowledge of professional journals and publications and participate in conferences and other professional activities
Interpret and communicate research findings related to the improvement of instruction to colleagues and the wider community
nitiate, participate in, or apply research in literacy
Read or conduct research with a wide range of methodologies (e.g., ethnographic, descriptive, experimental, or historical)
Promote and facilitate teacher-based and classroom-based research

STANDARDS

1.1	Demonstrate knowledge of psychological, sociological, and linguistic foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.
1.2	Demonstrate knowledge of reading research and histories of reading.
1.3	Demonstrate knowledge of language development and reading acquisition and the variations related to cultural and linguistic diversity.
1.4	Demonstrate knowledge of the major components of reading (phonemic awareness, word identification and phonics, vocabulary and background knowledge, fluency, comprehension strategies, and motivation) and how they are integrated in fluent reading.
5.2	Continue to pursue the development of professional knowledge and dispositions.
5.3	Work with colleagues to observe, evaluate, and provide feedback on each other's practice.

PRACTICAL
APPLICATIONS

Students will be familiar with current reading research and recent literacy issues.

CORE/ELECTIVE

This graduate-level course can be used as 2 core or elective credits in the Literacy Leadership thematic area in the 24-credit Reading Endorsement program, 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.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Phillip W. Hofmann, Adjunct Professor of Literacy and Education, Eastern Oregon University. 16 years as K-12 language arts and reading teacher in California and Oregon. 5 years teaching at EOU. Reader's Theater expert. Author of children's books. (BA, San Diego State University; MA and PhD, Claremont Graduate University)

TARGET
AUDIENCE

Teachers interested in reading research and current literacy issues, especially those seeking a reading endorsement.

TIME
COMMITMENT

Approximately 60 total hours in course-related activities (e.g., reading the text and course materials, posting to discussion forums, completing written 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.

CONTACT

For more details on this course, please contact Dr. Phillip W. Hofmann, Eastern Oregon University.