EDLL*314 Timeline

By Allibeyersdorf

  • Phonics Based Approach

    Teachers would start to teach students about how to sound out words and how to spell them correctly. This was truly implemented in the 1990's, but teachers have been developing this strategy through the 1800's and 1900's with the most focus being 1920. Johnston, R. S. (1998). The case for orthographic knowledge. Journal of Research in Reading, 21(3), 195. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9817.00056

  • Jean Piaget Theories

    Jean Piaget developed theories on students' cognitive development and helped students understand language and literacy. Piaget, J. (1952). The origins of intelligence in children. International Universities Press.

  • Lev Vygotsky Theorist

    Vygotsky's theories on how social interaction and zone of proximal development can help children develop literacy. These theories still impact teachers today. Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press.

  • Digital Literacy In Classrooms

    The implementation of digital literacy in the classroom has shown to be very beneficial for students. Teachers are able to post different assignment and have interactive whiteboards to help teach in their classroom. Conway, J. R. (2021). Digital citizenship education in Saskatchewan schools: Chapter 1: The importance of digital citizenship education. Toronto Metropolitan University Pressbooks. https://pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca/digcit/chapter/chapter-1/

  • No Child Left Behind Act

    This act requires states to make sure they are assessing students in math and reading to make sure they are proficient by both by the third grade. For example having benchmark testing will be used to test the students. U.S. Department of Education. (2002). No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. https://www2.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

    This act was significant for students who need literacy intervention or special education overall. U.S. Department of Education. (2004). Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004. https://sites.ed.gov/idea/