Literacy Development and Instruction Concepts

The video tutorial introduces the Foundations of Literacy Development and Instruction course, which aims to equip teachers with strategies for teaching reading and language arts from kindergarten to eighth grade. It emphasizes the importance of reading in child development, understanding literate behaviors, and the challenges of literacy in the 21st century. The course encourages embracing diversity in learning and addresses the struggles teachers face in facilitating literacy development. Participants are encouraged to engage in discussions and approach the course with an open mind to diversity.

What is the primary focus of the course 'Foundations of Literacy Development and Instruction'?

• Learning about historical events

• Developing computer programming skills

• Preparing teachers for a balanced approach to reading and language arts

• Teaching advanced mathematics

How does reading benefit children according to the course?

• It improves their mathematical abilities

• It makes them more competitive

• It stimulates their imagination and verbal skills

• It helps them become better athletes

What is one of the main objectives of the class?

• To improve physical fitness

• To teach students how to cook

• To understand how children develop literate behaviors

• To learn about ancient civilizations

What does the course challenge about traditional perspectives of literacy?

• That literacy is only about reading books

• That literacy development is a static process

• That literacy is solely about writing essays

• That literacy is about memorizing facts

How does the course suggest we support children's literacy learning?

• By embracing their diversity and current stage of development

• By focusing only on standardized tests

• By ignoring their developmental stages

• By teaching them multiple languages simultaneously

What is a common misconception about literacy development?

• That it is not important for young children

• That it is a meaning making process

• That it involves only reading and writing

• That it is the development of discrete skills

What challenge do teachers face in engaging students with literacy instruction?

• Overemphasis on art and music

• Using mandated curricula and high stakes accountability

• Too much focus on technology

• Lack of interest in sports

What mindset does the course encourage students to have?

• A competitive attitude

• A closed mind to new ideas

• An open mind to the diversity of literacy experiences

• A focus on memorization