Reading Specialist
Understanding the Structure of the English Language
READ 7016
This course examines the inherent linguistic structure of Modern English and applies this knowledge to classroom instruction. The course begins by comparing previous historical knowledge about the nature of language with today's current theoretical issues. Next, candidates describe Modern English in terms of its linguistic structure, the sound system, English spelling, morphology, the semantic system and work formation, grammar, and sentence structure.
Psychology of Reading, Reading Development and Disabilities
READ 7017
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the reading process and its developmental progression. Students will examine reading models, review research related to reading psychology and identify characteristics of proficient and non-proficient readers.
Specialized Reading Approaches
READ 8017
This course is designed to give students a comprehensive instruction based overview of the various reading approaches. Students will utilize research to analyze the components and effectiveness of these programs.
Reading Disabilities and the Assessment of Reading
READ 8018
This course addresses historical and contemporary theories regarding reading disabilities. This course focuses on assessment practices where students administer, score and interpret the results of screening and diagnostic reading instruments and informal reading inventories. Students develop recommendations for direct instruction and teach children with severe reading disabilities. Candidates work with teachers and support personnel or staff development.
The Assessment of Writing Skills and Writing Disabilities
READ 8019
In this course students will analyze the components of written language and factors affecting performance. Cognitive factors associated with written language are addressed. Students assess writing skills and plan approaches to writing instruction. Candidates work with teachers and support personnel on staff development.
The Reading Specialist: Leadership Roles
READ 9012
This course is designed to develop the skills needed for the Reading Specialist to work directly with teachers and support personnel to contribute to their professional development. It addresses the knowledge in leadership and in reading needed to provide teachers paraprofessionals and others with the support necessary to learn pedagogical content knowledge, curriculum development, research based instruction, assessment practices and strategies to become effective liaisons with parents and school personnel.
Advanced Research in Reading
READ 9100
This course focuses on past and current research in reading, written language and spelling and in disabilities associated with each area. Theories, research and implications for reading instruction are addressed. Appropriate instruction based on research is determined. Students read studies that test all theories against on another at different points in time. Students develop an understanding of longitudinal studies, sampling procedures, research bias evaluating competing theories. Students report implications for teaching. Prerequisite: Research in Education
Practicum (Reading Specialist)
READ 9101
This course provides graduate candidates with an opportunity to demonstrate skills they are learning in the graduate program in reading as well as demonstrating competencies required for an initial license as a Reading Specialist. The experience is designed to be a supportive one, with practicum supervisors providing candidates with guidance and support needed to enhance their development as reading specialists.
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