If you do well in this course, you will be able to:
- Identify various methods of reading instruction currently employed in the classroom.
- Identify several methods of assessing readers' needs and determining instructional levels.
- Demonstrate and understanding of developmental reading levels and the various processes of remediating reading weaknesses.
- Understand the role of differentiated instruction for reading skills.
- Understand the methods of improving student comprehension skills on the primary and secondary levels.
- Communicate research based information regarding current reading instruction topics to the group.
- Read and critique current research on reading instructional methodologies.
- Compile an individual portfolio documenting observations, lesson plans and assessment strategies