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Literacy Theories and Models

Literacy Models and Theories

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In the class session, you and your peers shared the big ideas of the learning models and theories you read in Chapter 2: Literacies and Their Investigation Through Theories and Models, from Theoretical Models and Processes of Reading. For each theory and model that was discussed, you took notes on the worksheet that was provided during the class session. For this discussion blog, review those notes and identify one theory that you feel reflects your beliefs about teaching. This discussion is important as you begin to consider how theory will be reflected in your teaching practice. In Topic 14, you will share your Beliefs Statement, articulating your beliefs about teaching literacy, supported by research and theory, as one of your final projects.

For this discussion, complete the following steps:

  1. In your initial post identify one major theory or model of literacy that resonates with you. Describe how the theory might provide evidence for one of your beliefs about literacy.
  2. Respond to at least one of your peers with a thoughtful comment or question about the theory and belief he or she has described.
 
Criteria Grading Scale
Content of Initial Post
5

Excellent Initial post has an organized, clear point of view, or main idea, with significant and supportive detail.

4

Satisfactory Initial post has a main idea, but supporting information is general.

3

Needs Improvement Main idea is somewhat clear, but there is a need for more supporting information.

0

Not Evident

Content of Response

(at least one reply is required per discussion)

5

Excellent Response posts are meaningful and contain new ideas that are explained in clear detail. They encourage further inquiry among others in the course.

4

Satisfactory Response posts are meaningful and contain clear explanations, which could encourage inquiry among others, but lack detail and and do not present new ideas.

3

Needs Improvement Response posts lack thoughtful or relevant ideas and do not encourage inquiry among others.

0

Not Evident

Composition
5

Excellent Posts are well-written, easily understood, and concise; and effort is made to reduce grammatical errors. All sources used are cited using APA Style, 6th ed.

4

Satisfactory Posts are generally well-written, with only one to two grammatical errors, and all sources used are cited using APA Style, 6th ed

3

Needs Improvement Posts are somewhat disorganized, with more than three grammatical errors and/or three to five errors made in citing sources used for quotes and facts.

0

Not Evident

Timeliness
5

Excellent Posts at least two times per topic, with initial post by 11:59 pm EST on Sunday and response post by 11:59 EST pm on the Tuesday.

4

Satisfactory Posts at least two times on different days during the topic.

3

Needs Improvement Posts at least two times per topic.

0

Not Evident

Total pts: 20
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Literacy Models and Theories

Literacy Models and Theories

discussion icon

In the class session, you and your peers shared the big ideas of the learning models and theories you read in Chapter 2: Literacies and Their Investigation Through Theories and Models, from Theoretical Models and Processes of Reading. For each theory and model that was discussed, you took notes on the worksheet that was provided during the class session. For this discussion blog, review those notes and identify one theory that you feel reflects your beliefs about teaching. This discussion is important as you begin to consider how theory will be reflected in your teaching practice. In Topic 14, you will share your Beliefs Statement, articulating your beliefs about teaching literacy, supported by research and theory, as one of your final projects.  This Discussion Post may well be the first draft of a section of that Beliefs Statement.

For this discussion, complete the following steps:

  1. In your initial post identify one major theory or model of literacy that resonates with you. Describe how the theory might provide evidence for one of your beliefs about literacy.
  2. Respond to at least one of your peers with a thoughtful comment or question about the theory and belief he or she has described.
 
Criteria Grading Scale
Content of Initial Post
5

Excellent Initial post has an organized, clear point of view, or main idea, with significant and supportive detail.

4

Satisfactory Initial post has a main idea, but supporting information is general.

3

Needs Improvement Main idea is somewhat clear, but there is a need for more supporting information.

0

Not Evident

Content of Response

(at least one reply is required per discussion)

5

Excellent Response posts are meaningful and contain new ideas that are explained in clear detail. They encourage further inquiry among others in the course.

4

Satisfactory Response posts are meaningful and contain clear explanations, which could encourage inquiry among others, but lack detail and and do not present new ideas.

3

Needs Improvement Response posts lack thoughtful or relevant ideas and do not encourage inquiry among others.

0

Not Evident

Composition
5

Excellent Posts are well-written, easily understood, and concise; and effort is made to reduce grammatical errors. All sources used are cited using APA Style, 6th ed.

4

Satisfactory Posts are generally well-written, with only one to two grammatical errors, and all sources used are cited using APA Style, 6th ed

3

Needs Improvement Posts are somewhat disorganized, with more than three grammatical errors and/or three to five errors made in citing sources used for quotes and facts.

0

Not Evident

Timeliness
5

Excellent Posts at least two times per topic, with initial post by 11:59 pm EST on the fourth day of the topic and response post by 11:59 EST pm on the seventh day of the topic.

4

Satisfactory Posts at least two times on different days during the topic.

3

Needs Improvement Posts at least two times per topic.

0

Not Evident

Total pts: 20
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Leveling Students and Texts Debate

We have read several articles in which literacy experts expressed conflicting views about using “just-right” or instructional-level texts with students. Each author used research to support his or her opinion. In this discussion, we will continue the debate we started in class. You were assigned to one side of this debate to argue in the blog discussion. The overarching question related to this debate is: Should we teach students with texts at their instructional-reading level or texts at their grade level?

Arguing for the use of “just right” text: Kate, Anna, Reed, Fletcher, Brandon

Arguing for the use of grade level text:  Emily, Lindsay, Julia, Maddy, Syndney

  1. Review the assigned articles in this topic to find evidence to support your opinion.
  2. For your initial post, based on your assigned group, argue whether we should teach students at their instructional-reading level or at their grade level.  Cite evidence from the reading to support your claim.
  3. Respond to at least one of your peers. In response to your classmates, find a response that has an opinion contrary to your own and discuss the similarities and differences in the stances. Your replies may constructively challenge positions you disagree with or provide additional support for posts you agree with. As always, your replies should be thoughtful and contribute meaningfully to the discussion.
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