Students read non-fiction as models for writing and consider ways to teach nonfiction writing. Topics differ depending on student interests. Students pursue a topic independently but with instructor guidance. A written proposal is prepared and must be approved by faculty sponsor. Analyzes the validity, reliability, methodology, results and conclusions, and implications of research and seminal literature in selected areas of reading and language arts.
Topics vary depending on student and instructor interests.
A laboratory course focusing on diagnosis of children's reading and language arts disabilities. Students develop, administer interpret, and score formal and informal tests, write case reports, and analyze of reading and language arts problems. Must sign up with Reading Department secretary one semester prior to registration and have completed 20-24 credits. A laboratory course focusing on instructional strategies for teaching reading and language arts to children with reading difficulties. Students work directly with children.