Examines literacy leadership and coaching to equip teachers, reading specialists, literacy coaches, district supervisors and administrators to become caring, committed, competent educators in the field of literacy. Topics include building relationships with other professionals in education, identifying student and school needs in literacy, and collaborating to implement literacy instruction at the district and school level.
Discusses current issues and trends in reading education. Topics include various philosophies and their effect on reading curriculum and classroom design.
Provides students with practical experience in formal/informal assessment of students, diagnosis of student strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing instruction for reading. Each graduate student will work with 5 students in grades PreK-6 during the practicum.
Provides practical experience in formal/informal assessment of students, diagnosis of student strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing instruction for reading improvement. Each graduate student is to work one-on-one with a students in grades 5-12, as well as a small group of 4 students in grades 5-12 during the practicum.
