Diagnosis, Remediation and Collaboration For Literacy Learning

Catalog description

This course begins with the study of theories regarding brain development and literacy learning. Based on this information teachers in teams and pairs will have opportunities to become familiar with a wide variety of literacy testing materials for all ages and stages of human literacy development. Critiques of these materials will be encouraged as they learn to interpret and evaluate. Additionally, they will practice administration of testing materials and attempt to match their interpretations and recommendations with materials and strategies for successful corrective, compensatory, and remedial instruction. Therefore, the goal is to acquire greater proficiencies in creating literacy environments and teaching all aspects of literacy acquisition, such as phonemic awareness, vocabulary skills, study and comprehension strategies, etc. (This course is a prerequisite for the supervised community literacy center internship and enrollment must occur during the semester prior to the supervised community literacy center practice.