Canvas Network

Reading for Understanding: Literacy for Learning in the 21st Century (Canvas.net)

Offered by Strategic Literacy Initiative at WestEd,

In this course, we will actively explore a powerful framework, Reading Apprenticeship©—described in the book, Reading for Understanding.

In this course, we will actively explore a powerful framework, Reading Apprenticeship©—described in the book, Reading for Understanding. Through video clips, readings and practice, this course provides snapshots of a proven approach to helping readers use and master a set of powerful literacy tools that will help them enjoy and understand high-quality, complex texts in and beyond school.
This course is for:

Anyone interested in deepening literacy with innovative, proven strategies
Teachers (K-16), parents, and others supporting readers in school or at home
Administrators, curriculum specialists, and teacher leaders looking for literacy professional learning that will support their schools in meeting Common Core State Standards

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