LLED565R

Adolescent Literacies: Processes and Practices | This online course focuses on the literacy processes and practices among adolescents in schools (at the upper intermediate through secondary levels) and out of schools. Topics include cognitive, sociocultural and critical perspectives on adolescent literacies, supporting struggling readers, literacy support for English language learners, Aboriginal literacy perspectives, reading and writing across the curriculum/disciplinary literacies, multimodal, media and digital literacies, community literacies, assessment, and policy related to adolescent literacy practices. The 500 (LLED 565) level of this course will include additional readings and assignments. We will engage with a variety of media, virtual group activities, and one-hour synchronous class meetings.