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observations and interviews facilitate an understanding of various methods of environmental and programmatic consideration and policies . Attendance at one outside professional conference is required . Students are responsible for conference fees and class related transportation . Five ( 5 ) hours of field experience required .
TED 635 ADVANCED DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION OF READING DIFFICULTIES 3 This advanced course provides an in-depth study in the domains addressed in diagnostic assessment and the principles and practices of diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities and differentiated instruction . In consultation and collaboration with a reading specialist , special education teacher , school psychologist , literacy coach , or related personnel who have the responsibility for providing literacy support , students examine and / or administer and compile a variety of formal and informal diagnostic tools used with individuals with reading difficulties . These must be suitable to their certification levels and endorsements and include the following : interest inventories , English language learning screening tools , visual and auditory discrimination tools , language expression and processing screening , phonemics , phonics , vocabulary , fluency , comprehension , spelling , and writing assessment tools . Students analyze diagnostic profiles of struggling readers and examine various research-based reading intervention programs designed to match varied degrees of reading difficulty . Instructional intensity and programming are addressed . Students are required to complete 30 hours of field experiences in a classroom setting and in collaboration with parents . They are involved in implementing a reading intervention focused on instructional strategies that help students develop learning strategies .
TED 636 IMAGINATIVE READING AND WRITING THORUGH TRADE BOOKS AND IN CONTENT
AREAS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3 Consideration is given to the language development of the child and adolescent and to expanding awareness of the multiple intelligences through reading across the curriculum . This course will also explore the curriculum in terms of incorporating a literature based curriculum , implementation , solutions , management , assessment , and evaluation using trade books . Prerequisite : EDU 330 or TED 530
TED 644 INTEGRATED LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING CURRICULUM IN THE MIDDLE LEVEL 3 Focuses on the transitional phase of middle level students from the development of skills and appreciation of reading and language arts at the primary / elementary levels to the reading required in content areas of the secondary classroom . Uses a holistic view of the language arts and reading curriculum to enhance the ability of middle level students to integrate the aspects of the curriculum specifically and the environment in general .
TED 651 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES FOR EDUCATORS 3 An overview of the legislation and regulations governing education , including those related to NCLB , IDEA , and special education services . Examines the ethical dilemmas associated with the implementation of legislation , the decision-making process and its consequences , and the making , implementation , and monitoring of policies at the district and building levels . Discusses the roles of the educational leaders , including school board members , in school governance .
TED 678 READING PRACTICUM AND SEMINAR 3 A supervised experience in tutoring reading disabled students at the elementary , middle , or secondary level . Requires completion of a case study and / or action research project that may include administration of a variety of assessments , interpretations of the results , and development and implementation of appropriate programs . Prerequisite : TED 635 or permission of the instructor
TED 690 REFLECTIVE TEACHING PRACTICUM AND SEMIINAR 3 Designed to enable and encourage currently practicing teachers to reflect , in an organized and insightful way , on the ordinary and extraordinary aspects of the teaching-learning environment . Requires completion of reflective and analytical projects such as case studies , action research , professional development activity analysis , classroom observation and analysis , and a Professional Portfolio . Prerequisite : Completion of a minimum of 15 credit hours in the Graduate Teacher Education Program
Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institute ( ADMTEI ) Credit by transfer
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