ADTED 456: Introduction to Family Literacy
Offered each Fall Semester
ADTED 456: Introduction to Family Literacy introduces the concept of family literacy within the home and by programs that provide family literacy services, with a focus on examining key components of family literacy: adult education, early childhood education, parent education, and interactive literacy activities among parents and children. The course also attends to issues such as racial/ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity among families; program improvement; and professional development. The course is informed by numerous research studies.
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Understand the family literacy concepts, models, and components supporting families.
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Develop a family literacy program that provides each family with literacy services that meet their family goals.
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Appreciate the diversity of families who receive family literacy services.
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Understand the value and importance of case management.
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Understand the need for data and how it can inform professional development and program improvement.
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Understand the need for strong community collaborations to support advocacy and policy.
Course Topics
~ Introduction to Family Literacy
~ Research in Family Literacy
~ Models of Family Literacy
~ Early Childhood Education and Adult Education
~ Parent Education
~ Interactive Literacy Activities (ILA)
~ Case Management
~ Data, Professional Development, and Program Improvement
~ Collaboration, Advocacy, and Policy
~ Diversity