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Assessing & Addressing Literacy Needs I (ELY-750)

Semester:	Fall 2024
Number:	0802-750-001
Instructor:	Evelyn O'Connor
Days:	Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:20 pm
Note:	Online, Synchronous
Location:	Online
Credits:	3
Notes:	Departmental approval required to register for course(s) Students must post a completed fieldwork log to Moodle
Course Materials:	View Text Books
Description:	This course will concentrate on assessment of reading and writing ability with the purpose of enhancing literacy instruction for all learners. Both formal and informal assessment strategies will be examined. Students will work with individuals at various ages who are struggling readers and writers.
Learning Goals:	COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. Candidates will examine diverse approaches to literacy disorders, both qualitative and quantitative, and the implications for instruction.2. Candidates will become familiar with various literacy assessments and the evaluative function each provides, including the New York State Assessments and English Regents Comprehensive Examination.3. Candidates will learn the mechanics of administration of an Informal Reading Inventory, the interpretation of the results, and the implications this has for instructional planning.4. Candidates will consider the impact of factors affecting literacy development, including: physical, emotional, environmental, sociocultural /socioeconomic, and cognitive.5. Candidates will learn the craft of professionally written reports that identify and analyze the results of the literacy assessment. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.
Prerequisites:	ELY 600 ELY 602 or ELY 603

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