ADTED 456Introduction to Family Literacy

3 credits · Adult Education · Penn State

Introduces family literacy concepts, models, and components supporting families; adult, child, and parent education, interactive literacy activities, and case management. ADTED 456 Introduction to Family Literacy (3) This 3-credit course examines the concept of family literacy and different models and services that support families. Students will review the main parts of family literacy services and programs that support vulnerable families: adult education, early childhood education, parent education, interactive literacy activities, case management, and collaboration with partners who provide services to families (such as libraries, community centers, school districts, one-stop services, Head Start.) The course attends to issues such as racial/ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity among families, continuous program improvement, and professional development.