EDUC 0656 - Diagnosis of and Intervention for Literacy Difficulties: Grades 3-12

Credits: 3

This course is designed to support literacy teachers' knowledge of best literacy assessments and instructional practices for struggling readers in grades 3-12. Students will apply this knowledge and skill by administrating appropriate assessments to diagnose strengths and needs of a grade 3-12 student and by designing and implementing a literacy program to meet needs. The field-hours requirement will allow students to practice tiered intervention practices. The final course outcome is a written case study. Effective software applications and electronic, digital and on-line assessment and instructional resources in literacy are included. Thirty (30) field-hours are required. Prerequisites: An undergraduate or graduate level course in teaching reading.

Prerequisites: An undergraduate or graduate level course in teaching reading.

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