Curr & Inst - Literacy Educa (CIRG)
Courses and activities designed to meet the inservice needs of public school personnel. Credit in these courses may be used for renewal and salary upgrades if approved, but may not be used for degree programs. CR\NC grading.
Courses and activities designed to meet the inservice needs of public school personnel. Credit in these courses may be used for certificate renewal and salary upgrades if approved but may not be used for degree programs. CR\NC grading.
Courses and activities designed to meet the inservice needs of public school personnel. Credit in these courses may be used for certificate renewal and salary upgrades if approved but may not be used for degree programs. CR\NC grading.
Courses and activities designed to meet the inservice needs of public school personnel. Credit in these courses may be used for certificate renewal and salary upgrades if approved but may not be used for degree programs. CR\NC grading.
Courses and activities designed to meet the inservice needs of public school personnel. Credit in these courses may be used for certificate renewal and salary upgrades if approved but may not be used for degree programs. CR\NC grading.
Professional guidance for the Literacy Specialist is an elective course for candidates in the Master's in Reading Education. It supports the program's assessment
This graduate class examines the theories, processes, and strategies of multi-modal classroom literacy. Intended for literacy specialists, the course investigates relevant theory, research, and practical applications to classroom literacy.
An examination of teaching methods and of children's literature that are conductive to promoting permanent interests, skills, and interests in reading for ECE and MCE.
Analysis of the roles of the teacher in developing a reading program for the late adolescent and adult. The utilization of children's literature as a medium for bridging the content fields with the process of reading will be a major concept that will be utilized.
Examine, develop, implement and evaluate traditional and electronic writing within a balanced literacy framework.
This graduate class examines an approach to spelling instruction based on an understanding of English orthography and the way students develop as sellers, readers, and writers.
A seminar course especially designed to explore problems and issues in reading, K-12. Professional literature, empirical research, and practical experience will be used to identify problems and solutions. (PR: CIRG 643)
Pre-req: CIRG 615 with a minimum grade of C and CIRG 622 with a minimum grade of C and CIRG 637 with a minimum grade of C and CIRG 644 with a minimum grade of C and CIRG 653 with a minimum grade of C and CIRG 636 with a minimum grade of C.
Practicum experiences requiring demonstration of literacy leadership including demonstration teaching, classroom support. Of literacy instruction, and developing, implementing, and evaluating the literacy curriculum within the school setting.
Pre-req: CIRG 615 with a minimum grade of C and CIRG 622 with a minimum grade of C and CIRG 637 with a minimum grade of C and CIRG 644 with a minimum grade of C and CIRG 653 with a minimum grade of C.
Principles and practices of teaching developmental reading.
Study of research findings, methodology and instructional materials for atypical learners, illiterate adults and others.
Pre-req: CIRG 654.
Principles underlying the teaching of reading in the content fields.
This course examines different family literacy programs and anchors the literacy needs of family members in what is know about linguistic, cognitive, and literacy development.
This is a development and evaluation course in family literacy intended for active practitioners.
Literacy acquisition is a foundation course open to professionals whose interests require understanding of the process involved in becoming literate.
Experiences in analyzing diagnostic test results, preparing diagnostic reports, and selecting appropriate materials and procedures to meet specific reading needs. (PR: CIRG 637)
Pre-req: CIRG 615 with a minimum grade of C and CIRG 622 with a minimum grade of C and CIRG 637 with a minimum grade of C and CIRG 644 with a minimum grade of C and CIRG 653 with a minimum grade of C.
An investigation of research in reading that has made a difference in education, pupil achievement in reading, the role of reading, and role of the reading specialist. (PR: Master's degree, consent of instructor)
An examination of research that has the potential to bring about changes in reading education and school curriculum.
An examination of research related to the development of reading and reading-related diagnostic procedures. A detailed study will be made of standardized tests, the Informal Reading Inventory (IRI) and other similar diagnostic measures and competency-based instruments.
A study of advanced instructional techniques in reading. Attention will be given to such concepts as self-concept, intelligence, nature/nurture, interaction, perception, physiological differences, and exceptionalities.
Planning and implementing a study investigating aspects of reading theory. The study will necessitate deriving empirical data under field conditions.
Planning and implementing a study investigation aspects of reading theory. The study will necessitate deriving empirical data under field conditions.
A review of trends and issues in reading education focusing on the complexity of the reading process.
A study of the philosophical foundation of current reading programs. This course will review the historical background and progress in reading education.
A field-based course designed to study the theory, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of inservice education. Emphasis will be placed on the refinement of teacher education in specialized areas of the curriculum.
Individualized study of advanced topics in reading.