| RED 5583 |
Language and Literacy III (3) |
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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. |
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| RED 6603 |
Special Topics in Literacy (3) |
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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. |
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| RED 6625 |
Specialized Study in Area of Literacy (1-3) |
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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. |
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| RED 6630 |
Directed Reading Practicum (3) |
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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. |
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| RED 6643 |
Trends in Children’s and Young Adult
Literature (3) |
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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. |
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| RED 6660 |
Assessment for Teaching and Learning
(3) |
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A comprehensive study of the assessment
process used in the P-12 classroom. Selection,
administration, and analysis of normreferenced,
criterion-referenced, curriculumbased
assessments instruments, and teacherdeveloped
assessments used to determine the
instructional needs of students and to plan
intervention programs. Field experiences
required. |
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| RED 6664 |
Literacy in the Content Area Grades K-6
(3) |
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The examination of research-based methods
and materials for teaching reading and writing
in grades K-6. Field experiences required. |
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| RED 6670 |
Advanced Study of Literacy (3) |
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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. |
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| RED 6671 |
Internship: Applying Research-Based
Literacy Assessment and Instruction (2) |
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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. |
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| RED 6673 |
Literacy II (3) |
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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.) |
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| RED 6674 |
Literacy in the Content Areas Grades 6-12 (3) |
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The examination of research-based methods
and materials for teaching reading and writing
in grades 6-12. Field experiences required. |
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| RED 6675 |
Literacy Instruction for Diverse Populations
(3) |
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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. |
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| RED 6678 |
Literacy and Multicultural Diversity (3) |
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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. |
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| RED 6680 |
Organization of School Literacy
Programs (3) |
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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 |
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| RED 6682 |
Internship: Developing Literacy Programs
and Coaching Teachers (2) |
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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 |
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| RED 6683 |
Internship: Literacy Intervention (2) |
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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 |
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| RED 6684 |
Curriculum Trends in Teaching Reading
(3) |
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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. |
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| RED 6686 |
Research-Based Literacy Assessment and
Instruction (3) |
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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. |
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| RED 7778 |
Teaching Reading to Culturally Diverse
Groups Through Literature (3) |
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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. |
