Language & Literacy Studies

SED LS 792: Teaching Adolescent Readers and Writers
Explores current theory and research regarding reading and writing processes and practices among adolescents in and out of school. Particular attention will be given to the integration of literacy instruction within content disciplines and the relevance of out-of-school literacies to in-school instruction. 4 cr.
SED LS 793: Field Experience in Literacy Education: School-based Intervention
The application of research and theory to practice in school-based instructional settings with a focus on developing and applying knowledge of best practices in literacy assessment and instructional intervention to their work with for students who experience difficulty in learning to read and write in some context. Participants will administer and interpret results of various screening and diagnostic instruments during individual and small group instructional contexts intervention sessions within schools. They will plan and implement effective instructional interventions based on children's identifiable areas of strengths and needs and final case report that summarizes assessment results and provides a detailed report of the instructional practices implemented intervention and student progress. Video analysis will be integrated throughout the semester to prompt a reflective stance toward instruction. Prereq: SED LS 763. 2 cr.