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1. Online Session I - Approaches to Literacy Instruction in Early Childhood through Adolescence (EDUC 507) - Section 1

Program: Online Courses

Location: Online Courses (, ) - N/A - 10 week online course

Audience: Teachers

Dates: On-Going (Ends Apr 10, 2026)

Location: N/A - 10 week online course

EDUC 507 Mercy University
Course dates 2/2/26-4/10/26
Examination and analysis of effective literacy instruction for students at all levels. This course includes the exploration of appropriate techniques for diverse learners. Techniques for continued assessment in reading, remediation, and enrichment will also be discussed. Requires practical application of methods in classroom and field assignments such as observation records, tutoring, and diagnostic evaluation and analysis.

*Please note: 10 hours field work is required for those students planning on matriculating into Mercy University to receive Master's and/or Advanced Certificate in Literacy. These logs serve as a chance for self-reflection, self-assessment, and conversation with others as they examine Literacy practices and issues.


Registration deadline is 1/28/26 and course runs 10 weeks. Participants should log in daily to review and check assignments.



One required textbook: Teaching Reading in the 21st Century: Motivating All Learners, 6th edition ISBN#978-0-3-5196755.
**$30 tech fee will be paid on the first day of class via our Moodle platform. Tech fee is non-refundable

Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

2. Online Session II - Approaches to Literacy Instruction in Early Childhood through Adolescence (EDUC 507) - Section 1

Program: Online Courses

Location: Online Courses (, ) - N/A - 10 week online course

Audience: Teachers

Dates: On-Going (Ends May 8, 2026)

Location: N/A - 10 week online course

EDUC 507 Mercy University
Course dates 3/2/26-5/8/26
Examination and analysis of effective literacy instruction for students at all levels. This course includes the exploration of appropriate techniques for diverse learners. Techniques for continued assessment in reading, remediation, and enrichment will also be discussed. Requires practical application of methods in classroom and field assignments such as observation records, tutoring, and diagnostic evaluation and analysis.

*Please note: 10 hours field work is required for those students planning on matriculating into Mercy University to receive Master's and/or Advanced Certificate in Literacy. These logs serve as a chance for self-reflection, self-assessment, and conversation with others as they examine Literacy practices and issues.


Registration deadline is 2/25/26 and course runs 10 weeks. Participants should log in daily to review and check assignments.

One required textbook: Teaching Reading in the 21st Century: Motivating All Learners, 6th edition ISBN#978-0-3-5196755.

Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

**$30 tech fee will be paid on the first day of class via our Moodle platform. Tech fee is non-refundable