Education Reading - Saint Thomas University

Education Reading from Saint Thomas University is a Campus Master Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program Description. The concentration in reading consists of six 3-credit courses. These courses are designed to prepare students to be able to teach reading, and diagnose and remediate children?s reading problems K-12. Current research and theory of literacy and how children learn to read is translated into meaningful classroom application and practice while utilizing current research and materials. Knowledge and understanding of the principles of reading are directly applied while working with children in a clinical setting. Students have the opportunity to reflect on their own teaching and receive immediate feedback from the instructor so that subsequent teaching can incorporate and apply new insights, techniques and strategies for improvement. Program Student Learning Outcomes: The graduate reading program is designed to develop competent reading professionals who understand how literacy theory and research guide decisions to choose diagnostic assessments and strategies decisions in order to design appropriate instruction for all students. Learning outcomes are aligned with the 2002 International Reading Association Standards for Reading Professionals and the Florida State Competencies for Reading K-12. They include the following: 1. Candidates who complete the program are reading professionals who have the understanding of both historical and current knowledge of theoretical foundations for reading , language and writing and identify the variables that will influence students engaged in the reading process (IRA Standard 1). 2. Candidates who complete the program are reading professionals who possess knowledge of comprehension processes to determine techniques and approaches to teaching developmental reading (IRA Standard 3). 3. Candidates who complete the program are reading professionals who have knowledge to apply skills of the learning processes to develop interactive, balanced literacy instruction across all grade levels (IRA Standards 2, 4) 4. Candidates who complete the program are reading professionals who possess knowledge and skills to select, administer, and analyze diagnostic assessment tools to evaluate students? reading ability that will influence instructional decisions for appropriate instruction for each student (IRA Standard 3). 5. Candidates who complete the program are reading professionals who have knowledge and understanding of the individuality of each student in order to implement differentiated instruction that supports cognitive, sociocultural and linguistic diversity (IRA Standards 1, 2, 4). 6. Candidates will complete a practicum that provides significant opportunities to synthesis and apply the knowledge of skills identified in IRA Standards 1-5 in a clinical setting and one-on-tutoring of a child. Program Outcomes Assessment. A capstone course (RED 510: Reading Practicum) is used for program level assessment. The course requires each student to complete case studies related to IRA Standard 1 through IRA Standard 5. The case study assignment establishes virtual classroom situations and the individual must demonstrate his or her ability to apply the foundational knowledge, instructional strategies and curriculum materials, administration of a variety of assessment tools and groupings as well as demonstrate knowledge and skill of creating a literate environment in a real setting. The student practicum portfolio is used to assess the ability of an individual to apply learned skills and knowledge in a clinical setting. Finally, candidates will complete a survey test of basic reading knowledge at the start of the capstone course. This test serves as a diagnostic instrument for the previous courses in the program. View more details on Saint Thomas University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.