Description
The development of reading ability is the acquisition of a series of skills that is peculiar to each content area. Emphasis is placed on the theories of learning, instruction and assessment, so that students understand why all teachers are teachers of reading. There is a careful assessment and evaluation of the needs and abilities of all candidates so teachers know how to individualize for the improvement of teaching and learning. Focus will involve recognition of reading problems related to each content area in working with a diverse student population. performance-based assessments adhering to the CAEP Standards and Specialized Professional Associations (SPA) are required. Candidate Dispositions are assessed.