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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: READ 551 and matriculation in the MEd in Reading; or consent of program coordinator Literacy educators use observation techniques and formal and informal diagnostic procedures to measure and monitor students’ literacy processes and behaviors. They analyze assessment data and recommend a model of diagnostic instruction that addresses students’ strengths and weaknesses. The resulting report is made available to parents and allied professionals. May not be audited. Includes 25 hours of fieldwork. Spring semester and summer II.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: READ 550 and matriculation in the MEd in Reading; or consent of program coordinator In a context of rapidly changing demographics, economies and technologies, literacy educators prepare to lead in matters of curriculum and instruction for the 21st century. Through extensive reading, writing, research, discussion and debate, they advance their thinking in a range of complex political and educational issues which impact the local, national and global communities. May not be audited. Includes 25 hours of fieldwork. Spring semester and summer II.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MEd in Reading; or consent of program coordinator Literacy educators explore numerous research traditions and methods, including ethnographic, descriptive, correlational, experimental and multivariate. They develop a research project that demonstrates a fundamental understanding of the methodology, data collection procedures and analysis techniques that are central to a range of research, assessment and instructional perspectives and policy work. May not be audited. Includes 25 hours of fieldwork. Fall semester and summer II.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: READ 550 and READ 552 and matriculation in the MEd in Reading; or consent of program coordinator In order to develop a more literate environment, literacy educators draw on their professional knowledge base and state and national standards to assess a school-wide literacy program, analyze assessment data, develop a literacy plan, and provide a variety of opportunities for professional development and parental support. This firmly establishes them in the role as mentor and coach. May not be audited. Includes 25 hours of fieldwork. Fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: READ 555 and matriculation in the MEd in Reading; or consent of program coordinator Literacy educators consider current and historical perspectives in examining various curriculum models. This forms the basis for evaluating a local curriculum and examining the research foundations for state frameworks. May not be audited. Includes 25 hours of fieldwork. Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: READ 550 and READ 551 and READ 552 and READ 553 and READ 554 and READ 555 and READ 556; application approved by adviser, field placement supervisor, program coordinator and dean of School of Education and Allied Studies and evidence of one of the following: (a) an active MA DESE licensure as Reading Specialist or (b) a passing score on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure® (MTEL) for Reading Specialist (08) Literacy educators assume the role of reading specialists and English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum leaders in working with students, teachers and the entire school community in a supervised 200-hour field experience. READ 558 and READ 559 are taken consecutively and considered to be a yearlong supervised 400-hour field experience. Spring and fall semesters.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: READ 558 and application approved by adviser, field placement supervisor, program coordinator, dean of School of Education and Allied Studies Literacy educators extend and enhance their work as reading specialists and ELA curriculum leaders in working in a supervised 200-hour field experience. In addition to required course work, READ 558 and READ 559 are required in order to receive college endorsement for licensure with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as Reading Specialist (all levels). May not be audited. Includes 200 hours fieldwork. Spring and fall semesters.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: READ 552 and READ 553 and READ 554 and READ 556; and evidence of one of the following: a) an active MA DESE licensure as reading specialist or b) a passing score on the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure® (MTEL) for Reading Specialist (08) Literacy educators examine, review, analyze and reflect upon their academic and professional development. They conduct and report on an in-depth, systematic investigation of literacy programs and practices. READ 560 is a yearlong companion course to READ 558 and READ 559. May not be audited.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Course prerequisite may be specified depending on the nature of the topic Special topics of current relevance in literacy education will be offered. The topic to be addressed will be announced prior to registration. May not be audited. May be taken more than once.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Matriculation in CAGS in Reading; course restricted to cohort members As consumers of educational research, literacy educators develop a knowledge base of varied research methodologies. As producers of educational research, they select a topic, conduct a review of literature related to their topic, design a research procedure and submit a research proposal for approval. Includes 25 hours of fieldwork.
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