Resources for Literacy Educators
Faculty in the College of Education at Illinois State University shared their knowledge about literacy learning and teaching by responding to a series of questions on a range of important topics. Listen to what they had to say!
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What is literacy?
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Why does theory matter?
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What are reading foundational skills?
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How can we support students as writers?
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Why do diverse texts matter?
Resources for You
Redbird Educator Series Archives
These sessions provide educators with access to recorded lectures, workshops, and discussions on various topics related to literacy instruction. They cover areas such as learning with digital technologies, picturebook design, reading comprehension strategies, and effective writing instruction.
Text Sets
A text set is a collection of books, media, and other texts centered around a specific theme, genre, or category, often aimed at language arts instruction and cross-disciplinary learning. It should reflect students' communities, families, and interests.