RED 4519 - Diagnosis and Intervention in Reading

3 credits
Prerequisites: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , 3 credits of college level mathematics, RED 4012 or RED 3324 -all with a minimum grade of “C” or better required: This course requires fifteen (15) hours of field experience in K-6 for ELED majors and fifteen (15) hours of field experience in 5-9 for LAED students.
This course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to a wide range of reading assessment instruments and scientifically-based strategies used for understanding the individual and diverse needs of children. Candidates in this course will focus on effective use of assessment data to identify areas of concern and to plan, evaluate, and revise effective reading instruction to prevent difficulties and promote development. This class will explore materials and methods for a student-centered approach which builds on the students’ strengths and will focus on developing intervention plans for struggling readers. After taking this course, teacher candidates will have a stronger understanding of the reading process including the five dimensions of reading (e.g. phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension) and factors that promote effective teaching of literacy skills. This course requires fifteen (15) hours of field experience in K-6 for ELED majors and fifteen (15) hours of field experience in 5-9 for LAED students.