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Prerequisite: READ 550 Through the integration of literacy research, theory and practice, this course provides educators with an opportunity to explore how culture influences and is influenced by literacy practices in their classrooms. With a focus on culturally-responsive literacy instruction, educators will review recent literacy research as well as design and conduct an action research project that examines an aspect of their literacy instruction. In addition, educators will critically examine their literacy practices and demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency as a literacy educator that supports literacy learning for all students. Offered annually.