ELE ED 6494: Reading Specialist Practicum II

Course Description

This course is an application of evidence-based literacy instruction in a supervised setting. The emphasis is on using appropriate print and digital materials and providing effective instructional techniques to address K-12 students' assessed literacy strengths, needs, and interests with the goal of improving their literacy abilities and attitudes. Family and community knowledge and practices will be integrated into literacy sessions in ways that enhance literacy learning. The focus is on the roles of the literacy specialist and leader in a range of settings, including online.