Reading (RE)
Designed to meed the needs of teachers, students, administrators, and community leaders who have special interests in selected areas of reading. Content developed around need of specific groups.
Designed for candidates to identify controversies in the field of reading and become knowledgeable of research literature and theoretical bases for the issues.
This course is an introductory course for advanced reading candidates. It is designed to examine the basic foundations, philosophies, theories and best practices for reading information and development. It includes a field-based component.
A thorough study of techniques for promoting reading growth through teaching content materials.
A thorough study of integrating the teaching of reading skills through literary selections. Special emphasis will be placed on vocabulary and comprehension skills and concepts that are applicable to the teaching and learning of literary content.
A thorough study of psychological principles underlying the teaching of reading.
A study of the methods, materials, media, and current approaches for elementary reading instruction.
Procedures for diagnosing and correcting learning problems in reading.
Provides students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of the reading process by designing and implementing appropriate instructional plans to correct reading difficulties of diverse learners.
The Leadership in Literacy course is designed to build leadership capacity for candidates (administrators and teachers) by enabling them to actively explore, reflect, synthesize and convey growth and development of leadership in literacy. The portfolio will allow candidates to exhibit leadership skills in professional development as they reflect on planning, implementing, and evaluating professional development efforts at various levels.
Theory, demonstration, and practice in group diagnosis, and procedures for interpreting results for children with unique learning needs.
Actual experience in diagnosing reading difficulties, prescribing remedial procedures, and carrying through with prescription.