Developmental Reading

Catalog description

This course addresses reading as a developmental process in grades K-8 with an emphasis on meeting the needs of individual learners. Students develop knowledge of reading assessment tools and of how to match assessment results to instructional strategies. Students apply their knowledge by developing a Single Child Portfolio in which they assess a focus child in their practicum setting and plan instruction for the child based on their assessment results. Development of the reflective practitioner in social, cultural and psychological contexts is emphasized in this course. Field experience required: (50 hours). Concurrent enrollment in TED 311 and 316 is required.