These journals will present a brief outline of the type of assessments to be used, purposes or rationales and hypotheses being developed about the strengths and weaknesses of the client. Following each session, graduate students will record their observations and reflections in their journal of assessment activities. In recording these observations, graduate students should designate patterns in the collected data and compile interpretations to develop diagnostic hypotheses. The key factor in this section is to seek to identify what the client can do and what the client needs for further literacy development. It will also be important to note the effect of reader, context and text factors on the client's performance.
Literature circles are small student-directed discussion groups.
Students will submit completed workbook activities at the end of the semester. The exams will cover the materials and subjects presented in class as well as material from the text. Excessive absences can have a negative effect on the student's learning and performance. A student who must miss a class is expected to have the initiative necessary to cover properly the materials missed. The student must meet all course deadlines and be present for all quizzes, tests and examinations.