Literacy Across PreK12 Continuum (EDSP 522)

Term: 2021-2022 Fall Term

Faculty

Dr. Len SpearingShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Len Spearing

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Kathleen S Hall ScanlonShow MyInfo popup for Kathleen S Hall Scanlon

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Schedule

Thu, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (8/30/2021 - 12/18/2021) Location: MAIN SJ 245

Description

Designed to develop expertise in the areas of evaluation and diagnosis of students who are struggling with reading and writing. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of how to select and administer a variety of diagnostic, formal and informal assessments, as well as interpret and communicate those results to school personnel and the child’s family. Application of knowledge includes hands-on exposure to a variety of assessments and investigation of clinical case studies diagnosing the strengths and needs of a struggling learner. Course will provide students with a strong foundation in the theory, pedagogies, methods, and activities related to reading, writing, and literacy instruction for all children. Literacy acquisition of both typical and atypical learners across the PreK-12 continuum will be explored, including children who have learning differences or are acquiring English as a second language. Narrative and expository text will be used to demonstrate how the rich language