RDL 520 - Assessment of Reading Skills

This course is directed toward improving and strengthening reading assessment and instruction in today’s schools. The focus of this course is on the assessment methods, procedures, and materials to utilize with all students for effective reading instruction. Included are plans to improve teaching to meet the reading needs of all learners using the assessment data gathered. Candidates are introduced to subject matter that constitutes best practices in reading assessment and effective reading instruction (all levels). This course is designed to enhance the practitioner’s knowledge base in reading assessments and instruction by examining a number of classroom practices that benefit students’ comprehension and development of literacy. Activities, content, and materials are related to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for English/Language Arts/Common Core State Standards.

Credits: 3