EDSP 695: Alternative Approaches to Reading Instruction
Prerequisites: EDRD 688 or EDRD 314 and EDRD 414
Credit Hours: (3)
This course examines alternative approaches and individualized interventions for reading instruction for students who have exceptional learning needs. The complex nature of the reading process is explored. Alternative approaches for instruction in the varied reading skills are addressed and students explore how alternative approaches to instruction may supplement, extend or replace ongoing classroom programs in order to meet students’ individualized needs. Motivational, emotional, linguistic and cultural factors influencing reading and instructional planning are considered.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
This course examines alternative approaches and interventions for reading instruction for students who have exceptional learning needs. Alternative approaches for reading skills including decoding/word attack, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension are addressed and students explore how alternative approaches to instruction may supplement, extend or replace ongoing classroom programs in order to meet students individualized needs. Motivational, emotional, cognitive, linguistic, and cultural factors and their influence on reading ability will be explored. Prospective reading specialists and special educators are prepared to meet diverse academic needs of students in the area of reading instruction and individualized intervention. Major topics include:
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Class sessions for this course include guided discussion about readings, hands-on activities, peer collaboration, audio-visual presentations, book discussions, guest speakers, role-playing, quick writes, and applied technology assignments.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Goals, objectives, and assignments in this class address National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Standard 1c Professional and Pedagogical Knowledge and Skills.
The codes included below refer to the CEC Knowledge and Skill Standards and the Virginia Department of Education teacher licensure competencies. Code for CEC Standards: CC = Common Core; GC = General Curriculum. Code for VADOE Standards: VGC = Virginia’s General Curriculum; and VPS = Virginia’s Professional Studies; VRS = Virginia’s Reading Specialist. Also included, IRA = the Standards for Reading Professionals as articulated by the International Reading Association .
Upon completion, class participants should be able to:
Assessment Measures
1. Individual Child Study Intervention Reports (Key NCATE performance assessment)
2. Annotated Bibliography
3. Poster Session Reflecting Literature Review
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
1991 New course approval
October, 2008 Reviewed by Cheri Triplett/Debbie Bays