Through frequent conferences with classroom teachers and college supervisors, students will continually evaluate all aspects of their teaching. Co-requisite is attendance at weekly seminar. 286 Methods and Materials for the Teaching of Reading. Theories, techniques, and procedures of reading instruction, from readiness through skills appropriate to grade 6 are practiced. Evaluation, use of standardized tests, and new reading programs are explored.
Field work is required.
EDU 287 Diagnosis of Reading Problems. A study of how to detect and remedy reading disabilities, from diagnosis, interview analysis techniques and tests, to the materials, teaching methods, and instruments used for corrective purposes. Each student may diagnose and treat a reading disability case in a supervised laboratory experience. Field work is required. EDU 125, ECD 200, and Junior Standing.