TERG 2601 Reading Application in Content Area Early Years 3 s.h.
Study of the Ohio Academic Content Area Standards, comprehension skills, word attack skills, pre-reading strategies, and writing development as they relate to early years reading in the content area. The role of early childhood language development and literature in the early childhood content-area classroom. 30 hours of field experience required.
Prereq.: 20 s.h. completed.
TERG 2610 Reading Application in Content Areas Middle Years 3 s.h.
Study of the Ohio Academic Content Area Standards, comprehension skills, word attack skills, pre-reading strategies, and writing development as they relate to middle years, multi-age and special education reading in the content area. The role of literature in the content-area classroom. 30 hours of field experience required. h. completed.
Prereq.: 20 s.
TERG 3701 Phonics in Reading Instruction 3 s.h.
Phonics subject matter, instructional strategies and applications, and planning for intensive, phonic-based word analysis in the early and middle stages of literary acquisition. 30 hours of Field Experience required.
Prereq.: TERG 2601 or TERG 2610.
TERG 3702 Developmental Reading Instruction 3 s.h.
Theories and related models of reading, various approaches to teaching reading, and creative integrative literature strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners. 30 hours of Field Experience required.
Prereq.: TERG 2601 or TERG 2610 and TERG 3701.
TERG 3703 Assessment and Instruction in Reading 3 s.h.
Application and interpretation of selected formal and informal assessment tools. Strategies for ensuring diverse students' reading and the related language arts with ongoing assessment. 30 Hours of Field Experience required.
Prereq.: TERG 2601 or TERG 2610 and TERG 3701 and TERG 3702.
TERG 3704 Assessment and Instruction in Reading Internship 1 s.h.
Required of students seeking licensure in Reading and Language Arts. Practicum experience involving assessment of reading needs of the middle school student, planning and carrying out a program of remedial assistance, reporting results.
Prereq.: TERG 3701 and TERG 3702.
Concurrent with: TERG 3703.
TERG 3705 Advanced Literature Strategies 3 s.h.
Advanced reading and language arts, holistic teaching strategies with emphasis on non-textbook approaches. Field experience.
Prereq.: TERG 3703.
TERG 3706 Reading Practicum 3 s.h.
Supervised experiences in reading assessment and instruction in the elementary, middle, or secondary school setting. Six hours per week in a designated school, two hour seminar.
Prereq.: TERG 3705.
TERG 3711 Reading Application in Content Areas, Secondary Years 3 s.h.
Study of the Ohio Academic Content Area Standards, comprehension skills, word attack skills, pre-reading strategies, and writing development as they relate to secondary and career/technical reading in the content area. The role of literature in the content-area classroom. 30 Field Hours is required.
Prereq.: 50 s.h. completed and concurrent with SED 3706.
TERG 6917 Literacy, Reading, and Language Arts Programs 3 s.h.
A critical appraisal of literacy, reading, and language arts programs in schools and an analysis of contemporary methodological issues.
TERG 6922 Organizing and Managing Diverse Literacy Environments 3 s.h.
Creating a literate environment that fosters student interest in reading and writing by integrating foundational knowledge, use of research-based instructional practices, curriculum materials, and assessment-based decision making to form instructional groups. Emphasis on student interests, reading abilities, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds as foundations for a reading and writing program that incorporates a large supply of books, technology-based information, and non-print materials.
TERG 6923 Literacy and Phonics Instruction: Early Years 3 s.h.
An investigation and research of the philosophy, principles, and practices of reading (including phonemic and phonetic developments) and language arts of the child, birth through age 8. Examination and application of formal and informal assessment procedures in the context of reading and language arts instruction. Language learning needs of diverse populations will be addressed.
TERG 6924 Content Literacy Young Adolescent to Adult 3 s.h.
Investigation of research-based philosophies, principles, and best practices for reading to learn and using the language arts in comprehending and meaning-making; using reading and the language arts as tools in learning communication.
TERG 6926 Reading and Language Arts Assessment 1 3 s.h.
An examination and application of formal and informal assessment procedures in the context of reading and language arts instruction. Emphasis will be placed on the use of background information and discrete data. Strategies providing for effective appraisal procedures and developmentally appropriate activities will be included.
Prereq.: TERG 6917.
TERG 6927 Practicum: Coaching for Effective Literacy Instruction 3 s.h.
The role of the literacy coach as an instructional leader in assessment-based decision making, research-based instruction, and delivery of high-quality professional development. Emphasis placed on techniques for working with individual teachers in a coaching context and groups of teachers in whole group PD settings.
TERG 6928 Practicum: Case Study in Reading and Language Arts 3 s.h.
Application of previous course content involves supervised formal and informal assessment of school-age pupils, developing an individualized reading plan, selecting appropriate strategies and materials for teaching, writing, tutoring log entries, developing a student portfolio, evaluating results of instruction, and writing a case study report.
Prereq.: TERG 6926.
TERG 6929 The Reading and Language Arts Professional 3 s.h.
Investigation of theories and performance-based procedures for creating, analyzing, guiding, and changing school- and system-wide reading and language arts programs.
Prereq.: TERG 6926.
TERG 6970 Coaching in Diverse Classrooms 2 s.h.
The focus of this course is on the preparation of literacy specialists to coach teachers in the implementation of culturally responsive instruction for diverse learners. This population includes special needs, culturally and linguistically diverse students. Emphasis will be placed on connections between current theory, research, and instructional practice.
TERG 6971 Pedagogy of Effective Literacy Instruction 2 s.h.
Candidates demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of instructional practices, methods, and curriculum materials, including technology, that support effective reading and writing instruction. Candidates integrate their knowledge and dispositions regarding curriculum, instructional practices, curricular materials, assessment, and evaluation to create literate environments that foster both reading and writing in all students.
Prereq.: TERG 6970.
TERG 6972 Coaching for Effective Assessment Practice 2 s.h.
Designed for reading specialists, this course teaches knowledge, skills, and dispositions in school-based professional development and coaching on K-12 reading assessment concepts and skills.
Prereq.: TERG 6971.
TERG 6973 Professional Development in Literacy 2 s.h.
An introduction to research and knowledge bases related to teacher professional development from a variety of perspectives. Examines coaching as one venue of supporting teacher professional development.
Prereq.: TERG 6972.
TERG 6974 Advanced Action Research in Literacy 2 s.h.
Intro to literacy research as an integral part of professional development. Builds candidate understanding of a variety of literacy research paradigms, supports engagement in inquiry to significantly advance candidates' understanding of literacy, and provides opportunities for candidates to collaborate with other literacy professionals to advance understanding of evidence-based practice.
Prereq.: TERG 6973.
TERG 6975 Internship 1 4 s.h.
Culminating activity supporting and integrating accomplishment of the Literacy Specialist Endorsement Standards I-VII. School-based practicum providing group and individual professional development to colleagues for continuous improvement of literacy curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Diagnostic reading and writing clinical experiences focus on data-based decision making to inform professional development provided in both group and individual settings (coaching).
Prereq.: TERG 6971.
TERG 6976 Internship 2 4 s.h.
Continuation of the culminating activity supporting and integrating accomplishment of the Literacy Specialist Endorsement Standards I-VII. School-based practicum providing group and individual professional development to colleagues for continuous improvement of literacy curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Diagnostic reading and writing clinical experiences focus on data-based decision making to inform professional development provided in both group and individual settings (coaching).
Prereq.: TERG 6975.