In this short course you will explore the possibility that children might acquire written language in a way that is similar to how they acquire spoken language—without instruction. You will encounter various aspects of behavioral science and technology that are relevant to this proposition. You will have the opportunity to learn the the perceptual, cognitive, and neurological capacities of children during their first years of life. You will advance your understanding of children and how they learn language. You will also be more attuned to current advances in the technology of human machine interactions, and what these phenomena imply for learning to read at an early age.
Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally
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Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally
Instructor: Dr. Dominic William Massaro
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Describe the fundamental processes involved in reading.
Explain the natural acquisition of literacy and its implications for society.
Identify possible technological advances in literacy.
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There are 3 modules in this course
Universal literacy, differences between spoken and written language, models of perception and processing, and implications of natural acquisition of reading.
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12 videos1 reading4 discussion prompts
Influences on language learning, iconicity, recognition skills of infants, visual processes in reading, and rapid serial visual processing.
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14 videos2 readings4 discussion prompts
The nature of reading, reading myths, current approaches to teaching reading, demographics of literacy and illiteracy, and technological innovations.
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15 videos1 reading1 peer review3 discussion prompts
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