Students are required to use on-going diagnostic teaching techniques to plan, teach and adjust instruction according to the needs of disabled readers. Process writing is used throughout the course to develop students' professional writing. Field experience is required. Students in this course apply diagnostic teaching procedures when tutoring remedial readers. They select materials and instructional techniques according to the specific needs of the tutees.
Emphasis is placed on integrating the language arts.
Students will learn how to encourage a lifetime interest in reading. This course examines current developments related to reading instruction. It is suitable for students who have experience working in a school. Emphasis is given to effective practices related to teaching reading. Specific topics are selected by the instructor and students.