This course is designed to provide teachers with the foundations related to literacy processes and acquisition. Effective literacy teaching begins with a deep understanding of the component processes associated with reading and writing and the ways that students develop into skilled and motivated readers and writers. The course is organized along five major themes: the component processes involved in reading and writing; the nature and structure of the English language; the ways that native English speakers and English learners differ in the ways they read and write; the developmental phases associated with learning to read and write for native English speakers and English learners; and the many factors that influence literacy development. Where appropriate, students in this course will also explore how to assess literacy processes and acquisition.

The course, Processes and Acquisition of Literacy Skills, has been approved with conditions by MSDE for 3 credits until December 31, 2028 with the assigned CPD number of 23-68-26C.