EDU 345 Reading Diagnosis and Assessment
Explores formal and informal assessment as a continuing part of classroom activities in reading and writing. Candidates develop a knowledge base and pedagogical assessment skills to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Learned assessments are utilized in a weekly tutoring situation. Weekly tutoring involves initial contact with a school for tutoring arrangements, assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of a devised long term plan, weekly evaluation, weekly reflection for planning, implementing, assessing, and evaluating instruction, continuous communication with school personnel, parents, follow-up letters, and an overall reflection of involvement. Teacher education portfolios and tutee portfolios are maintained. Data that demonstrates effect on student learning is performed. Performance-based assessments adhering to CAEP Standards and Specialized Professional Associations (SPA) are required. Candidate Dispositions are assessed. (Field hours are required).