RED 4519 DIAGNOSIS AND INTERVENTION IN READING 2-3 credits

Prerequisites: RED 3309, RED 4511. This course is designed to focus on formal and informal methods (e.g., standardized norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, performance assessment) and materials used to identify reading strengths and needs of students. Students will complete case studies to demonstrate their ability to diagnose and correct reading difficulties. Topics include assessments that address all elements of reading (e.g., comprehension, word recognition, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and concept development, cognitive strategies). The major emphasis of this course is on diagnosis of reading problems, administration of assessments, evaluation of results, and planning instruction/interventions to correct or remediate. Lecture, discussion, simulated assessment practice, and actual case studies constitute different course activities. 20 school-based hours. 47 contact hours.

RED 4519 / Topic #2: DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION IN READING: IMPACT 2 credits

Prerequisites: RED 3309, RED 4511 and admission to the Elementary Education or Exceptional Student Education IMPACT Programs. The major emphasis of this course is on learning how to diagnose reading problems in students, grades K-6. Through lecture, discussion, and simulated practice, students will learn how to administer assessments, evaluate results and plan appropriate instruction and remediation. 32 contact hours.