EDUC 680B Systems to Support Early Grade Reading in Developing Countries

This course will help you understand the “big picture” of all the stakeholders, policies, and systems involved when working on reforms and changes to improve early grade reading in developing countries. 

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the importance of system reform for improving early grade reading;
• Articulate what is meant by system reform;
• Articulate the various components of the system such as policy, finance, curriculum, materials, training, supervision, inclusion and so on, that need reform to make the system effective for early grade reading;
• Outline the major theories about how to build or reform a workable system for children’s reading;
• Outline the strategies for system change;
• Discuss the importance of context, such as cultural, social, political, and economic factors that influence the effectiveness of an early grade reading system;
• Describe the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of a system; and
• Create and present an analysis for applying knowledge about reform and systems to your own context and work.