Reading Practicum I (GRRDG701)

Term: 2007-2008 Summer Term

Faculty

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (6/23/2008 - 7/30/2008) Location: MAIN SJ 242

Description

This is an advanced course in assessment and recovery that focuses on the needs of students with significant problems in literacy acquisition that require more intensive remedial procedures. The design and implementation of innovative assessment and recovery techniques corresponding to current research and theory will be stressed. Conferencing and collegial inquiry will be practiced. A practicum placement is required in which the reading student works with an individual student or a small group in a tutorial situation. Students will demonstrate their competence by developing a professional portfolio of reading, writing and assessment activities, and will be evaluated in terms of the exit competencies of the reading program. Prerequisites: GRIT 625, GRRDG 615, 620, and 630. Permission of the Reading Coordinator is required.