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EDRD 5501
Teaching Of Reading
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Basic theory and practice in reading instruction, with attention to individual needs. Prerequisite: EDUC 333 or equivalent to TECH-ED 415.
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Credits: 3 hours
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EDRD 5502
Early Literacy and Language Development
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This course focuses on the early foundations of literacy. Students will learn the developmental sequence of literacy acquisition, become familiar with early literacy assessments, and develop understanding of the linguistic foundations of literacy processes and instruction. (IRA standards 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 3.2)
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Credits: 3 hours
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EDRD 5510
Classroom-Based Literacy Assessment and Intervention
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Diagnostic assessment of reading and writing for diverse learners in classroom contexts. This course includes a practicum with a secondary level student. Graduate students will administer individual assessments to a struggling reader, interpret patterns in data indicating strengths and challenges, plan appropriate instruction, monitor the student's progress and write a case study describing the cycle of assessment, teaching and learning. Prerequisites: EDRD 5502 or equivalent coursework.
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Credits: 3 hours
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EDRD 5511
Reading Assessment And Evaluation
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Study of procedures and instruments for characterizing and evaluating reading and related educational factors and skills. Students will administer and interpret ability tests customarily used in diagnosing reading problems. Prerequisite: EDUC 5501 or equivalent.
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Credits: 3 hours
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EDRD 5515
Seminar In Reading
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Understanding and designing research related to reading and literacy. Topics include research methodologies, understanding research articles, writing literature reviews and designing a research proposal. Prerequisites: EDRD 5510 or equivalent coursework.
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Credits: 3 hours
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EDRD 5520
Practicum in Reading
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This course is a supervised field experience for master's students to work with struggling readers in a modified classroom context. Graduate students will be expected to demonstrate their abilities to assess struggling readers, plan appropriate instruction, communicate with peers, and create a literate community for diverse learners. Prerequisites: EDRD 5510 or equivalent coursework.
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Credits: 3 hours
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EDRD 5530
Reading Instruction for English Language Learners, K-12
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This course investigates ways to differentiate reading instruction to meet needs of English language learners with different levels of language proficiency and at different developmental and academic levels. The course focuses on research findings related to literacy development of diverse learners and ways to strengthen diverse classroom communities.
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Credits: 3 hours
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EDRD 5541
Teaching Reading Improvement: Secondary, College, and Adult Levels
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Classroom and laboratory techniques for upper level reading instruction; including study skills; reading speed and flexibility, and vocabulary improvement.
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Credits: 3 hours
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EDRD 5601
Organizing And Guiding The Reading Program
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An investigation of several procedures for organizing developmental and special reading programs with emphasis on effects of such plans on the role of the reading specialist and the impact on the school environs. Prerequisites: EDRD 5542 or equivalent.
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Credits: 3 hours
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EDRD 5650
Seminar In Dyslexia And Related Learning Disabilities
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A systematic study of the likely etiology and treatment of dyslexia and related learning disabilities. Topics include: hereditary, sensory-motor, perceptual-motor, and psychological and neurophysiological problems. Prerequisite: EDUC 5542 or consent of instructor.
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Credits: 3 hours
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