Diagnosis and Remediation of Literacy Disorders

Catalog description

Candidates examine the nature of literacy disorders present in early childhood, childhood and middle childhood students. They explore the possible causes and correlates of those problems including neurological, psychological, environmental, and educational factors. The primary focus of the course is the identification of literacy disorders and the development of effective, research-grounded remediation. Candidates explore both formal and informal assessment procedures including those that may best be classified as authentic measures. A major theme in this course is the availability of technological support for both assessment and intervention. Candidates are required to conduct a full literacy assessment and case study with an early childhood, childhood or middle childhood child who evidences reading and/or writing difficulty. Field observations and experiences are required and integrated into the course. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: EDLI 635