READ 3700A - Literacy Assessment and Instruction

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program
Co-requisite: READ 3700B
This course will provide candidates with a foundation in literacy assessment. Methods for identifying the strengths and meeting the needs of first- and second-language learners will be examined. Candidates will gain experience using informal classroom assessment techniques such as informal reading inventories, running records, kid-watching, and portfolio assessments. Candidates will also learn to interpret standardized test data related to reading assessment and academic language development, including assessments for English language learners (ELLs). Candidates will use formal and informal assessment data to design, implement, and reflect upon an individualized plan to support a struggling reader.