ED641 - Literacy Practicum I

This course involves structured fieldwork in an authentic educational setting, supervised by a university instructor. Students will work with individuals and/or small groups of children or young adults to assess and meet those learners’ literacy needs. In consultation with the instructor, students will apply various assessment strategies with their assigned students, and, based on the resulting information, will plan and implement literacy activities and interventions for those students. Strategies for communicating with, sharing information, and making recommendations for diverse learners, their families, and other professionals will be practiced. In addition, strategies necessary to promote a positive learning environment and successful management of students experiencing literacy challenges, including those who exhibit a range of behavioral needs and characteristics will be utilized. During this course, students will submit an application to the Institutional Research Review Board for permission to conduct an action research study during their second practicum. Students in the special reading track must have experience in Literacy Practicum I that involves working with learners from a different K-12 grade level than the grade level they intend to work with for their Practicum II course and that is outside of their current teaching certification level.
Prerequisite(s): ED610
Credits: 3