Reading

RED 5583 Language and Literacy III (3)
    A study of the principles of assessment and evaluation for improving language and literacy learning for all learners at all levels (P-6).  This course requires substantial field experiences in a P-6 setting.
RED 6603 Special Topics in Literacy (3)
    An in-depth investigation of an approved topic designated by the instructor and the student for further research and exploration of a particular topic in literacy education.
RED 6625 Specialized Study in Area of Literacy (1-3)
    A study of a problem or problems using research techniques.  Selection of the problem must be approved by the student’s adviser, the instructor` under whom the study is to be made, the appropriate college dean, and the Dean of the Graduate School.  The study should contribute to the student’s program.  Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve an oral defense.  Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed four semester hours.  A specialized study may be substituted for a required course only once in a student’s program.  See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regulations section.
RED 6630 Directed Reading Practicum (3)
    This course is designed to provide the future teacher with directed practice in providing reading interventions to individual students or small groups of students in school settings.  Experiences in the planning and preparation of lessons, modification of lesson procedures, and materials to fit student needs and the ongoing evaluation of student progress are included.
RED 6643 Trends in Children’s and Young Adult Literature (3)
    A study of literature at the elementary, middle, and senior high levels.  It includes reading the primary sources and studying the research and theory that support the use of children’s and young adult literature in the classroom.
RED 6660 Assessment for Teaching and Learning (3)
    A comprehensive study of the assessment process used in the P-12 classroom. Selection, administration, and analysis of norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, curriculum-based assessments instruments, and teacher- developed assessments used to determine the instructional needs of students and to plan intervention programs.  Field experiences required.
RED 6664 Literacy in the Content Area Grades K-6  (3)
    The examination of  research-based methods and materials for teaching reading and writing in grades K-6.  Field experiences required.
RED 6670 Advanced Study of Literacy (3)
    This course prepares the student to examine the variables related to difficulties in learning to read printed material.  Emphasis is placed on designing appropriate programs of improvement.
RED 6671 Internship: Applying Research-Based Literacy Assessment and  Instruction (2)
    Directed practice in administering assessments to guide instruction in the essential components of reading and writing. A minimum of 100 clock hours of clinical experiences.  Prerequisite: RED 6686 and formal admission to the Reading Specialist Program.
RED 6673 Literacy II (3)
    This course is designed as a survey in teaching reading applicable to nontraditional majors in Elementary/K-6 Collaborative program.  Emphasis is placed on phonemic awareness, phonetic word attack, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.  Field experience is required. Methods and materials are analyzed for potential use in the classroom. (Alternative Fifth-year only.)
RED 6674 Literacy in the Content Areas Grades 6- 12 (3)
    The examination of research-based methods and materials for teaching reading and writing in grades 6-12.  Field experiences required.
RED 6675 Literacy Instruction for Diverse Populations (3)
    A study of English language learners and culturally and academically diverse learners and an examination of appropriate instructional strategies for those learners. Field experiences required.
RED 6678 Literacy and Multicultural Diversity (3)
    A course designed to help teachers explore the cultural values, language structures, and belief systems of the major racial, ethnic, and national groups found in today’s classrooms. Specifically, methods, materials, and evaluation instruments and techniques which would maximize learning efficiency for these culturally diverse groups will be introduced. Children’s literature and instructional activities that would increase self esteem and understanding of cultural diverse groups and their contributions to society will be explored.
RED 6680 Organization of School Literacy Programs (3)
    This course covers the program, organization, and development of basic and supplementary materials for guiding teachers, faculties, and school systems in the continuous evaluation and improvement of curriculum and teaching practices. An in-depth examination of the varied roles of the reading specialist in literacy programs. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Reading Specialist Program.
RED 6682 Internship: Developing Literacy Programs and Coaching Teachers (2)
    Supervised practice in modeling and managing effective literacy instruction and coaching teachers. Evaluating and designing school-wide needs assessments, literacy programs and environments, and professional development. A minimum of 100 clock hours of clinical experiences.  Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Reading Specialist Program. Corequisite: RED 6680.
RED 6683 Internship:  Literacy Intervention (2)
    Supervised administration and interpretation of instructional assessments to include screening, diagnosis, and progress monitoring with purposes of prevention, identification, and remediation of reading and writing difficulties. A minimum of 100 clock hours of clinical experiences.  Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Reading Specialist Program. Corequisite: RED 6660.
RED 6684 Curriculum Trends in Teaching Reading (3)
    This course provides a study of theories and practices contributing to the knowledge base needed to improve reading achievement in grades K-12. The course examines how the writing process, writing across the curriculum and the use of media can be instrumental to student learning. This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Master’s Degree in Reading Specialist.
RED 6686 Research-Based Literacy Assessment and Instruction (3)
    An examination of research related to the essential components of the reading and writing processes and literacy assessment. Instructional practices, approaches, methods, and curriculum materials that support reading and writing. Field experiences required.
RED 7778 Teaching Reading to Culturally Diverse Groups Through Literature (3)
    A course designed to help teachers explore the cultural values, language structure and belief systems of the major racial, ethnic, and national groups found in today’s classrooms.  Specifically methods, materials and evaluation instruments and techniques which would maximize learning efficiency for these culturally diverse groups will be introduced.