Instructor
emily.swan@utah.edu
(801) 587-7986
Group Affiliation -
Reading
Research and/or Teaching Interests -
Dr. Swan's research and teaching interests include: cognitive, motivational and educational aspects of learning and reading; cognitive, motivational, and contextual influences on reading and conceptual learning; and professional development of teachers, grades K-12, in reading comprehension and engagement for student achievement.
Degrees
1998 Ph.D. University of Maryland, Educational Psychology/Reading
1994 M.Ed. University of Utah, Reading
B.S. University of Utah, Elementary Education
B.S. University of Utah, Speech Communication/Marketing
Academic Awards Received:
2004 Utah Governor Olene Walker's Literacy Summit
Distinguished Literacy Service Award
2004 Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU)
Student Choice Award for Teaching, 2003-2004
University of Utah
2002 College of Education's Distinguished Teaching Award, 2001-2002
University of Utah
Current NEWS
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Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction, Engaging Classrooms, Lifelong Learners (CORI) was published in November, 2002 by Guilford Press! This book focuses on how to integrate science or social studies with reading for elementary classroom teachers. The CORI book for secondary or content-area teachers is in the works. |
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CORI instruction is featured on a PBS Reading Rocket series called Launching Young Readers. CORI instruction is featured in the segment: Reading for Meaning. To find out more, check with your local PBS station for dates the PBS special will be aired in your city. Link to Reading Rockets: www.readingrockets.com/tv
Ongoing Research and Teaching Projects:
Dr. Swan works with districts and schools all over the country, building CORI classrooms at all grade levels. Currently, Dr. Swan is working with the Salt Lake City School District in grades 3, 4 and 5 classrooms, as well as schools in Southern Utah and in middle schools across Iowa in school reform efforts in science, social studies, and reading. Dr. Swan's interests include increasing CORI classrooms and research from elementary to secondary classrooms. Dr. Swan works closely with Dr. John Guthrie and his colleagues at the University of Maryland in providing professional development and summer workshops and conferences in Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction. or information please email emily.swan@ed.utah.edu You may also link to the CORI website at the University of Maryland: www.cori.umd.edu
Publications
Books and Book Chapters:
Swan, E. A. (2003). Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction: Engaging classrooms, lifelong learners. NY: Guilford Publications.
Swan, E. A. (2004). Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction in Secondary Classrooms, in T. L. Jetton, & J. A. Dole, (Eds.), Reading Comprehension Best Practice in Secondary Classrooms. NY: Guilford Publications.
Guthrie, J. T., & Anderson, E. (1999). Engagement in reading: Processes of motivated, strategic, knowledgeable, social readers.
In J. T. Guthrie & D. E. Alvermann (Eds.), Engagement in reading: Processes, practices, and policy implications(pp. 17-45). New York: Teachers College Press.
Referred Journal Articles -
Guthrie, J.T., Anderson, E., Alao, S. & Rinehart, J. (1999). Influences of Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction on strategy use and conceptual learning from text. Elementary School Journal, 99(4), 343-366.
Guthrie, J.T., Van Meter, P., Hancock, G.R., Alao, S., Anderson, E., & McCann, A.(1998). Does concept-oriented reading instruction increase strategy use and conceptual learning from text? Journal of Educational Psychology, 90, 261-278.
Guthrie, J.T, Cox, K., Anderson, E. Harris, K. Mazzoni, S., & Rach, L. (1998). Principle of integrated instruction for engagement in reading. Educational Psychology Review, 10(2), 177-199.
National Media:
PBS Television Series: Reading Rockets (2002-present). A five-part literacy series commissioned by President George W. Bush in conjunction with WETA in Washington, DC and Rubin-Tarrant Production. See link at www.readingrockets.com
Representative courses -
TL 5121 Principles of Literacy
TL 5131 Early Literacy Instruction
TL 5320 Elementary Comprehension Instruction
TL 5126 and 6126 Content Literacy
TL 6714 Comprehension Theory and Instruction
TL 6713 or 6913 Early Literacy Theory and Instruction
Special Topics: Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction (CORI)