EDUC 3015 - Advanced Assessment and Instruction in Reading

3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every semester

This course will address advanced instructional reading strategies and various informal assessments to teach and assess the five areas of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency). Candidates will use a variety of informal and formal methods of assessment, to measure students’ reading in order to plan and implement effective instruction for all learners. Candidates will also examine and interpret standardized testing results to provide individualized instruction based on student needs. Students enrolled in this course are required to register for the Field Experience I Course that aligns with their program of study.

Prerequisite(s): Successful passage of Stage One Education Unit Review and EDUC 2630 AND EDUC 2640.
Co-requisite(s):
Field Experience I in Early Childhood Education for Early Childhood PreK-2 licensure majors
Field Experience I in Elementary Education for Elementary Education majors