Theories of Meaning Making
In #edu305 we explored the science of reading from more cognitivist and soci-cognivist lenses. In #edu407 we will explore other theories and how those influence society and clasroom.
The Readings
Lessons From Sociocultural Writing Research
Woodard, R., & Kline, S. (2016). Lessons From Sociocultural Writing Research for Implementing the Common Core State Standards. Reading Teacher, 70(2), 207–216. Reading
Thinking Globally in Literacy Instruction
Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., & Aguirre, S. H. (2016). Thinking Globally in Literacy Instruction: Making a Difference in the World. Reading Teacher, 70(2), 143–148. Reading
The Tasks
Read
Complete the readings.
For each reading post a reply to this page with your synthesis post
Write
What is your literacy mantra?
Take all the theory we have tackled over the last year, mix in your personal experience an pour out your philosophy of literacy education.
Participate
Get launched
Create your website and share your the url to your mantro post in the class chat
Criteria
- Post your literacy mantra explaining a personal philosophy
- Connect to theories or theorists
Evidence
- Use of evidence from the readings to support mantr