R E 6120 - Psychological Processes in Reading (3)

When Offered: On Demand
This course examines current theories of reading processes, supporting research, and implications for teaching reading. The course is approached from a cognitive psychological perspective, where the nature of mature reading is considered first, followed by consideration of developmental issues in reading. Course topics will include research on eye movements, comprehension, phonemic awareness and decoding, beginning reading, and fluency, as well as other current theoretical issues.