Opportunity to work cooperatively on environmental education problems related to developmental curriculum, use of community resources and media, and procedures for evaluating cognitive and behavioral learning. Students prepare case histories based on tests, observations and interviews, and make recommendations for remedial treatment. The student develops competency in working with client and parent, in using specific remedial materials and techniques, and in reporting results. Under close supervision, student works intensively with one or more children with serious reading problems, diagnosing, establishing a remedial program, tutoring, and reporting results. Student works with the client to discover and monitor the strategies that will bring greater comprehension.
Family support is an ongoing consideration.
Seminar explores functions and organizations of a reading clinic, professional organizations, and professional ethics. Emphasis is placed on library research, the reading of research and professional journal articles, and teacher effectiveness in reading. Field trips to regional environmental education centers. Practical experience in planning, administering, and evaluating environmental education programs. Instructional designs and teacher behavior in creative teaching.