Current trends and appropriate pedagogy in the teaching of literacy processes, including reading, writing, and speaking in the pre-K through grade 4 classroom. Content consistent with the Pennsylvania Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. the Common Core State Standards, and the Structured Literacy PK-4 Competencies (Chapter 49/PDE).

Emergent literacy, vocabulary development, comprehension instruction, assessment techniques and the reading/writing needs of both the exceptional and the culturally diverse learner. Offered annually.

Discussion of strategies and techniques for enhancing comprehension, concept and vocabulary development, and writing skills in the content areas, specifically those reflected in the Structured Literacy Competences, grades 4-8.

Administration and interpretation of diagnostic assessments related to each literacy competency. Decision making about individuals with reading and writing difficulties, based on current theory and practice. Prereq: RDED 621 and 622.

Course focuses on procedures and materials for prevention and correction of reading difficulties, evaluation of student progress, and differentiation of instructional techniques. Pre-req: RDED 623.

Discussion of psychological, social and health factors that influence reading and writing ability; theories and practices of teaching reading to culturally diverse individuals; and the role of the reading specialist in the planning and implementation of a schoolwide reading program. Prereq: RDED 623. Offered in fall and summer.

Course focuses on the role of the reading specialist as a literacy leader. Topics will include theoretical orientations, the observation and supervision of reading, principles of staff development, principles of coaching and leadership practices. Prereq:RDED 621 and 622. Offered in spring.

In-depth investigation and development of an area of current reading interest not normally covered in regular courses. Topics covered and methods used will vary according to needs of students and faculty involved. Course instructors include staff, national reading authorities and area reading personnel. Offered periodically.

In-depth investigation and development of an area of current reading interest not normally covered in regular courses. Topics covered and methods used will vary according to needs of students and faculty involved. Course instructors include staff, national reading authorities and area reading personnel. Offered periodically.

In-depth investigation and development of an area of current reading interest not normally covered in regular courses. Topics covered and methods used will vary according to needs of students and faculty involved. Course instructors include staff, national reading authorities and area reading personnel. Offered periodically.

In-depth investigation and development of an area of current reading interest not normally covered in regular courses. Topics covered and methods used will vary according to needs of students and faculty involved. Course instructors include staff, national reading authorities and area reading personnel. Offered periodically.

Each student writes and orally defends an individual thesis of some significance in the field of reading education. Prereq:24 graduate s.h. Offered periodically.

Advanced theoretical pedagogy of reading and the supervision of literacy instruction. Principles of supervision and progressive discipline; principles of staff development and evaluation of staff development; curriculum auditing practices. Site-based supervision of staff development and coaching. Prereq: EDSU 700, 701 and 703. Offered periodically.

Supervision of teachers working in a classroom and in a reading clinic, complete with observations and follow-up conferences. Written case reports on teachers supervised will be required. Prereq: EDSU 700, 701 and 703. Offered periodically