Opportunity to discuss graduate procedures and requirements, comparative organization and practices of education in other nations and the United States, recent developments in some aspect of a student's field. Each student observes concurrently, makes a report to the class, and discusses experience gained in public school settings. The teaching of reading in grades kindergarten through six. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of the teaching and testing of the specific reading skills. Approaches, research, readability formulas, materials, games, and aids are discussed.
Attention is given to topics of student interest.
This course is designed to help elementary, middle or secondary school teachers critically explore diversity issues to better prepare them to address the literacy needs of all learners. This course is also designed to help promote equality, equity, and excellence among all learners. The overall goal is helping elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers develop a deeper understanding of and respect for the multiple literacies that affect teaching and learning of the different homogeneous or heterogeneous students inside classrooms in the Midwest and across America. To provide in-depth studies in specific dimensions of teaching, such as techniques of questioning, evaluation of instruction, evaluation of curriculum. Topics will vary from semester to semester.