LST 500 - Literacy Studies in 21st Century Credits: 3

This course is designed to explore cognitive, socio-cultural, motivational and physiological research related to literacy studies, as well as research-based instructional theories and models for teaching reading and writing. In addition, this course will review the Common Core State Standards for the purpose of exploring theory in practice within academic disciplines among primary, middle, and secondary learners. In addition, candidates will explore the components of experimental and action research designs; learn to summarize and critique literature; and examine the connection between theory and practice. In addition, candidates will design a classroom-based research project with a literature review and methodology to analyze instruction in literacy.