EDUC 427.3 - Literacy assess & Evaluation

3 Credits

0.75 Units

This course is designed to prepare teachers to select, administer, and interpret literacy assessment instruments in an informed and responsible way. Participants will explore a variety of formative and summative tools, including norm and criterion referenced tests, formal and informal inventories, portfolio based assessments, and anecdotal records. They will also learn to align instruction with PSSA testing data and examine how to develop interventions and instructional strategies for students with literacy-related learning difficulties, including students with disabilities and English language learners. Additionally, registrants will learn about the multi-disciplinary team process and the reading specialist’s role in the early identification of students with learning difficulties that may be related to specific learning disabilities or to the unique needs of English language learners. Finally, participants will explore strategies for communicating assessment data effectively to students, parents, and other school personnel. Students will gain clinical experience and practice through one-on-one and small group work with participants in the summer reading clinic.

Prerequisite: QPA of 2.70; completion of EDUC 100.2, EDUC 160, EDUC 210, and EDUC 244; field clearances and other documents for fieldwork required, and passing score on the Basic Skills tests (PAPA/CORE or exempt status)
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade