Practicum: K-12 Literacy (EDU538 (GR17))
Term: Spring 2019 (GRAD)
My office hours are Monday from 1pm to 3 pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 11 - 12:30. Please email me for other appointments, in-person or virtual.
Sat, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (1/19/2019 - 5/4/2019) Location: MAIN (Other ARR - Hybrid Course) Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (1/19/2019 - 1/19/2019) Location: MAIN (Glidden Hall 212 - Classroom Lecture) Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (2/9/2019 - 2/9/2019) Location: MAIN (Glidden Hall 212 - Classroom Lecture) Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (3/2/2019 - 3/2/2019) Location: MAIN (Glidden Hall 212 - Classroom Lecture) Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (4/6/2019 - 4/6/2019) Location: MAIN (Glidden Hall 212 - Classroom Lecture) Wed, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (4/17/2019 - 4/17/2019) Location: MAIN (Glidden Hall 212 - Classroom Lecture) Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (5/4/2019 - 5/4/2019) Location: MAIN (Glidden Hall 212 - Classroom Lecture)
This course includes the application of literacy curriclua from developmental reading and writing programs. Students apply research-based knowledge of strategies for phonemic awareness, word identification, vocabulary and background knowledge, fluency, comprehension strategies and motivation used in fluent reading. Students will also demonstrate the application of skills required by literacy specialists that show support for readers and writers of all abilities and backgrounds, knowledge of children's and adolescent literature, applicaiton of leadership skills, integration of technology into the curriculum, development of classroom study aids, and program adaptations that support the development of an effective literacy environment. The concepts presented will emphasize the teacher as cognitive mediator, servant-leader, evaluator, communicator and researcher. Prerequisites: EDU537 (3 s.h.)