Radical Reading: Structured Literacy in Context

0.5 Course Units

Reading is an educational justice issue. Limited reading skills impact communities in many ways, including safety, economics, employment opportunities, health, gender disparities, and democracy. Educators must prepare to assist in mitigating the impact of low literacy levels by supporting the development of reading skills across all grade levels. The Structured Literacy framework has been introduced as a set of competencies to support reading skill development. While structured literacy competencies are designed to ensure all children receive the appropriate support to access reading instruction, educators must carefully provide this instruction in alignment with culturally responsive teaching practices to ensure deep, meaningful engagement and strong learning partnerships. In this course, we will: Deepen knowledge of Structured Literacy competencies. Explore how to connect Structured Literacy and Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices in ways that promote educational justice. Use best practices in providing reading support for literacy skill development in a school setting. Spring 0.5 Course Units