Literacy Leadership and Critical Issues
General
Prefix
ED
Course Number
620
Course Level
Graduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Education and Learning Design
Description
This course explores the leadership role of the reading specialist/literacy coach in schools, districts, and community settings. Candidates assess school and district level needs and propose professional development. This course also examines current critical issues in the area of literacy learning.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Analyze the role of the literacy specialist and current state and federal legislation as it relates to reading.
Outcome
Assess school literacy needs and use this information to develop a literacy improvement plan and propose professional development.
Outcome
Examine current critical issues in the field of literacy and provide leadership to advance learning about these issues.
Outcome
Create and maintain a classroom and school environment that promotes and motivates ongoing student engagement and literacy for all students.
Course Outline
Course Outline
Dependencies
Programs
ED620
is a
completion requirement
for: