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Contemporary Approaches to Literacy Instruction

Summer Semester, 1990 ?

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Carmen Rodriguez

Thursday, 5:30 - 8:20 p.m.

First class will be May 17th

Location: MPX 7506

PREREQUISITES:

Education 341

OBJECTIVES:

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to reflect on the literacy theory studied in Education 341 and on its application tc

the field of literacy instruction.

- to arrive at an historical understanding of the development of different

approaches to adult literacy instruction.

- to survey current approaches to literacy instruction.

- to arrive at a critical understanding of some adult literacy programs in the Lower

Mainland.

TOPICS:

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the literacy/illiteracy dichotomy: review of the theory/application to literacy

instruction.

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the purposes of literacy instruction, the role of the literacy instructor.

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the adult literacy learner

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- an historical overview of literacy instruction: the "bottom-up" approach,

language experience, whole language, Freirian education.

- the theory behind the practice: what is understood by reading and writing?

- literacy programs in Canada, Great Britain and the Third World

- literacy programs in British Columbia, with particular emphasis on the Lower

Mainland.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Joyce Cameron. A Guide for Tutoring Adult Literacy Students

Adult Basic Literacy Curriculum Guide and Resource Book

Audrey Thomas. Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Program Evaluation

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Audrey Thomas. Exemplary Adult Literacy Programs and Innovative

Practices in Canada.

In addition, the instructor will provide a package of required readings and a list of

recommended texts.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Student evaluation will be based on completion of a mid-term take-home exam

(30%), group presentations (30%), a final paper (30%) and class participation

(10%).