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Understanding Reading: Principles & Practices

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Tu 7p.m. – 9:45p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0055 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Tu 7p.m. – 9:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0055
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

Introduction to theoretical and instructional issues involved in the acquisition of literacy; provide research-based practical constructs for knowledgeable decision making; consider effective ways of creating and managing an inclusionary, balanced literacy development program, which addresses the needs of children who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Topics include: oral language and the impacts of emergent literacy development, lesson planning with particular attention to selection of appropriate literacy materials, strategies for beginning reading and writing, literacy development for English language learners, and strengthening family literacy connections. Across topics, emphasis is on teacher's roll as an observer, and the use of assessment to guide instruction.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0055

Enrolled / Capacity

8 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Elizabeth Macdonald

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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