Integrative Literacy Theory
A Pathway to Advancing HBCU Teacher Preparation in Reading Education
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13770969 |
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| Authors | Cheron H Davis (0000-0001-7801-3598, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Urban Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0042-0859 • E-ISSN: 1552-8340 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00420859261433898 |
| OpenAlex | W7146956899 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 24 |
This article introduces Integrative Literacy Theory, a conceptual framework that synthesizes the science of reading with culturally responsive and trauma-informed pedagogy. The theory presents a multidimensional view of literacy development that integrates cognitive processes with socioemotional and contextual factors that influence reading outcomes. Centered on teacher preparation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the framework demonstrates how foundational skills instruction and critical literacy operate as complementary, rather than competing, approaches. By offering a theoretically grounded model bridging evidence-based practice and equity-oriented instruction, this article contributes to ongoing efforts to expand and refine conceptions of effective reading research and teacher education
Bridging (networking · Critical literacy · Grounded theory · Literacy · Reading (process · Socioemotional selectivity theory · Teacher education · Teacher Preparation · Literacy, Media, and Education · Reading and Literacy Development · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
The Theory and Practice of Culturally Relevant Education
The Role of Background Knowledge in Reading Comprehension
Multimodality and Literacy in School Classrooms
Domination, Access, Diversity and Design
Decoding, Reading, and Reading Disability
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
A Systematic Review of the Research on Vocabulary Instruction That Impacts Text Comprehension
The influence of test-based accountability policies on school climate and teacher stress across four states
Conflict or Conversation? Media Portrayals of the Science of Reading
How the Science of Reading Informs 21st‐Century Education
Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy
Listening to the Speaking Wound
Making the “C-ACE” for a Culturally-Informed Adverse Childhood Experiences Framework to Understand the Pervasive Mental Health Impact of Racism on Black Youth
Toward a Theory of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Teacher Education Reform
Techniques to Identify Themes
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