READ 6248: Literacy Science and the Reading Brain

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

How does literacy develop in the brain and mind, and why do these matter for effective literacy instruction? This course draws on the vast interdisciplinary body of scientific research on literacy development and instruction, such as cognitive science, developmental science, education, linguistics, neuroscience, and psychology, to provide a foundation for understanding literacy science and the reading brain, with particular applications for effective, research-based instruction to meet the needs of a variety of literacy learners. Section information text: 100% online course delivered using Canvas and Zoom. Learn to use Canvas at http://canvas.charlotte.edu. The Zoom sessions are held 5 to 6 times on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Dates will be posted to the course calendar or syllabus in Canvas. This course is for distance education students in the M.Ed. in Reading Education program and the Advanced Literacy Instruction & Intervention Graduate Certificate program. Registration questions? Email [email protected]