GRDG 690 - Practicum 1 Grades PK to 4

3 Credit(s)

The purpose of this course is to apply theories, knowledge, activities, and skills from other courses in the program as a literacy specialist in training. Working under the supervision of a literacy specialist mentor, candidates will assess literacy needs of students, participate in collaborative planning, design appropriate intervention programs based on assessment, and consider the impact their work has had on the students they work with in grades PK- 4 (including students with dyslexia and/or those in compensatory programs). The practicum will include a minimum total of 40 clock hours in a school-based setting, supplemented by course meetings and content. Candidates will also further develop their skills as literacy leaders by guiding a teacher in designing a professional development plan and recommending changes to a school-wide literacy program based on analysis, review, research, and assessment data.

Corequisite(s): GRDG 605 and GRDG 655