Because the course is concerned with current trends and issues, it is assumed that the course will undergo periodic changes in terms of what is current. The thrust of this course is toward providing advanced reading majors with a comprehensive over- view of contemporary theories of psychology and instruction as they can be applied to explicating the complex processes underlying reading behavior. A study of the latest research, practices, interpretation, methods, materials and strategies in teaching the language arts. Emphasis will be placed on an examination of the history of major publishers of children's literature, multicultural perspectives in reading and writing, and the theories of response to literature. Consideration will be given to how literature contributes to learning and language development.
Emphasis is placed on assisting teachers to be leaders in school settings.
An in-depth examination of informal reading assessment practices and remedial teaching techniques. This course includes practicum experiences in administering and interpreting informal word recognition, contextual reading, and spelling instruments. A broad cultural view of literacy forms the context for reviewing the research on strategic teaching and learning. The general focus is on third-grade through adult learners. This course provides a supervised clinical teaching experience with severely disabled readers.