professionals. Candidates begin on-going reflection and development of their knowledge of literacy processes, assessment, instructional strategies and materials to plan and adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Through collaboration and constructive coaching, candidates enhance their knowledge, skills and dispositions.
two practicum courses, CI 571, and 572 or 573. Graduate candidates conduct and analyze diagnostic literacy assessments, provide individualized developmental and remedial instruction, and write comprehensive literacy development reports for each student. Clinicians are supervised during the clinic through direct observation, as well as videotaping, case study discussions and lesson plan reflections. Candidates work with colleagues to observe, plan and provide coaching on each other's practice during the three semesters of clinic.
Entry to Clinic Practicum Prior to enrolling in CI 571, the first clinical course, candidates must earn an A or B in the following four core courses (CI 520, CI 521, CI 525, CI 540), and pass all initial program assessments.
Reading Teacher Endorsement The Reading Teacher Endorsement requires 24 hours of literacy coursework. Contact the graduate program director for individualized program information. This endorsement does not require teaching experience.
Literacy Clinic Practicum The Cougar Literacy Clinic in the Reading Center is a low cost diagnostic and instructional service that provides literacy development support for students in grades 1-12 from the surrounding communities. Reading Teacher candidates complete a minimum of
Graduate Program Director Susanne James sjames@siue.edu
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