Intermed Lit Assess&Instruct

Catalog description

Develops and utilizes foundational knowledge of literacy development for intermediate grades 3-5 using evidence based instructional and assessment approaches. Students explore literature and how to utilize it in their instruction. Students plan, modify, and implement interactive whole group and small group lesson plans for intermediate learners, taking into account the various literacy and multilingual needs of students in grades 3-5. The course instructs students how to use various informal and formal literacy assessments to measure student progress, to make instructional decisions, and to communicate with stakeholders. Professional resources are analyzed by students to critically examine their cultural experiences and the influence on their instruction. Using their knowledge of the students they teach, students design engaging literacy and language learning environments and experiences. <i>Mandatory service-learning hours in a classroom or tutoring environment for students in grades 3-5. </i>