Reading Clinic Course Information
EDUB 555 Reading Clinic
Course Description
This course provides reading specialist candidates with an opportunity to put into practice theories of reading diagnosis and remediation, and selection of materials and resources. Under the supervision of a certified Reading Specialist, candidates determine strengths and needs of individual students who are experiencing difficulties in reading and develop an intervention plan. Candidates prepare professional case studies and collaborate with allied professionals.
Week 1
Lecture: Introduction to Clinic
Outcomes
- Understand the requirements of a clinic intervention, including two students of different grade levels
- Learn how to prepare a balanced, but targeted, lesson plan and reflective log
- Review your objectives
- Locate materials by grade level and interest
- Plan for submitting a video
Week 2
Lecture: Interventions for Word Recognition
Outcomes
- Find appropriate intervention strategies for those in need of word recognition or vocabulary instruction and practice
- Learn to use a method of word recognition or vocabulary review and retirement in preparation for your case study
Week 3
Lecture: Interventions for Comprehension
Outcomes
- Choose appropriate intervention strategies for comprehension instruction and practice
- Consider the need for additional testing
Week 4
Lecture: Interventions for Developing Sight Words
Outcomes
- Choose appropriate intervention strategies for those in need of sight word practice
- Choose appropriate intervention strategies for those in need of fluency
Week 5
Lecture: Interventions for Early Literacy and Draft I of the Case Studies
Outcomes
- Find appropriate intervention strategies for those in need of early literacy concepts
- Learn how to complete the preliminaries of Section V, Instruction During Clinic of the case studies
- Achieve consistency of format among objectives, materials and methods, and evidence of gain
Week 6
Lecture: Interventions for Reading Expository Text
Outcomes
- Find appropriate intervention strategies for reading informational text
Week 7
Lecture: Reviewing the Case Study and Preparing for Evidence of Gain
Outcomes
- Evaluate your interventions
- Prepare for the Evidence of Gain section of the case study
Week 8
Lecture: Evidence of Gain and Future Teacher Recommendations
Outcomes
- Learn how to complete post-testing and your case study
The course description, objectives and learning outcomes are subject to change without notice based on enhancements made to the course. October 2011
