5 credits
Reading and literacy instructors use research in a variety of ways to improve schools, student performance, and their own professional development and skills. In this course, education professionals will analyze and evaluate past and present research trends in literacy. They will study how to address relevant literacy issues and problems, become involved in collaborative inquiry, use data and research to inform their practice, improve student academic success, and contribute to positive social change in their classroom and school environments. Reading and literacy instructors will engage in effective communication of research for decision making in literacy at the program level and evaluate reflective practices as they analyze student reading research data and develop and implement data-informed decisions/actions to improve student learning and enhance professional growth.