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620 Education in Reading Curriculum Map

Courses

Candidates demonstrate knowledge of major theoretical, conceptual, historical, and evidence-based foundations of literacy and language, the ways in which they integrate, and the role of the reading/literacy specialist in schools.

Candidates understand, select, and use valid, reliable, fair, and appropriate assessment tools to diagnose and measure student literacy achievement; inform instruction and evaluate interventions; assist teachers in their understanding of assessment results; advocate for appropriate literacy practices to relevant stakeholders.                   

Candidates use foundational knowledge to design literacy curricula to meet needs of learners, especially those who experience difficulty with literacy; design, implement, and evaluate small-group and individual evidence-based literacy instruction for learners; collaborate with teachers to implement effective literacy practices.                          

Candidates demonstrate knowledge of research, relevant theories, pedagogies, and essential concepts of diversity and equity; demonstrate an understanding of themselves and others as cultural beings; create classrooms and schools that are inclusive and affirming; advocate for equity at school district, and community levels.                                

Candidates demonstrate the ability to be reflective literacy professionals, who apply their knowledge of adult learning to work collaboratively with colleagues; demonstrate their leadership and facilitation skills; advocate on behalf of teachers, students, families, and communities.            

Candidates meet the developmental needs of all learners and collaborate with school personnel to use a variety of print and digital materials to engage and motivate all learners; integrate digital technologies in appropriate, safe, and effective ways; foster a positive climate that supports a literacy-rich learning environment.              

EDUC 5103

Intro to Graduate Research

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I

EDUC 5623

Theor. Foundations of Reading

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R

R

EDUC 5603

Mthds: Teaching Struggling Rdrs

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R

M

R

I

EDUC 5633

Org & Indiv School Read Prog

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R

M

R

EDUC 5643

Adv Diag: Reading Difficulties


R

I

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R


EDUC 5653

Practicum in Reading I

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M

M

M

M

EDUC 5663

Teaching Reading Content Area



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R

EDUC 5683

Practicum in Reading II

M

M

M

M

M

M

EDUC 5693

Advanced Child/Adolescent Lit

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EDUC 5723

Language & Literacy Development

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R




EDUC 5773

Phonics/Word Study/Linguistics


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R

Student learning outcomes can be not covered in a core course; introduced in a core course (I); reinforced in a core course (R); or mastered in a core course (M).