RDL 565 - Reflective Seminar in Reading and Literacy

The Professional Standards for Teaching emphasize regular, reflective practices to ensure that all teachers are using best practices and meeting the diverse needs of their students. The Reflective Seminar discussions build a candidate’s reflective capacities, as they integrate knowledge of students, assessment, and curriculum into effective literacy pedagogies. It provides a forum for introspection, professional dialogue, and collaborative problem solving in the field of literacy and reading. The Reading Specialist Reflective Seminar and Field Practicum Experience are taken concurrently. The specific course outline is jointly created by the candidates and the faculty in response to candidates’ needs and their work in the field. Activities, content, and materials address the Professional Standards for Teachers and the Standards for Reading Professionals, Revised 2010 by the International Reading Association.

Credits: 3