GRDG 696 - Literacy Practicum, Grades 5-8

3 Credit(s)

The purpose of this course is to apply theories, knowledge and activities from previous literacy courses in a school environment. Students will assess literacy needs of children, and design an intervention program based on this assessment. Students will write a journal and progress reports on the pupils they tutor in grade 5-8 levels. The practicum will include a minimum of 50 clock hours in a school-based setting. To be taken in the final semester of coursework.

Prerequisite(s): GRDG 600, GRDG 605 and GRDG 655/GRDG 656.