Exploration of the Science of Reading - how does the brain acquire literacy? Candidates study the current body of knowledge exploring the major components of literacy, research findings on the developmental processes involved in literacy, and the normal development of literacy over time. Major topics include the cognitive processes of learning to read and write, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, The Simple View of Reading, and how to approach emerging research.
Prerequisites
Program admission required.
Semester Offered
Spring Semester.