Sociocognitive Perspectives of Literacy Theory and Practice

3 credits · Graduate School

This seminar critically examines literacy research from a sociocognitive perspective. Critical reading of seminal and new works on theoretical models is complimented by research on effective literacy instruction an emerging promising practices in print and digital contexts. Particular attention is paid to reading comprehension, digital literacies and new media, design of scaffolded learning environments, and students who experience learning difficulties. [3]