MEDUC 605 - Reading Specialist Practicum

Credits: (6)
Provides prospective reading specialists with the opportunity to participate on a school-based literacy team and teach K-12 students in their county of employment under the mentorship of a certified reading specialist. Emphasis will be on using assessments to develop and deliver reading interventions to individuals and small groups of students, as well as designing and providing professional development for other professionals, paraprofessionals and parents. Fall. Emphasis will be placed on developing sound approaches and procedures to solve statistical problems. In addition, producing correct interpretation of results and clear reporting of analysis are of primary importance. Understanding the concepts and procedures developed and applying and interpreting them correctly are the primary goals of the course. Theoretical analysis will be kept to a minimum; however, understanding of techniques will be emphasized. It will be assumed that the student can perform basic algebraic calculations. Fall.