RDL 565 - Reflective Seminar in Reading and Literacy

The Reflective Seminar builds 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. In this course, Candidates will engage in the action research process to examine an aspect of their teaching practice in greater depth. The Reflective Seminar and Practicum Experience are taken concurrently. Candidates are required to spend 200 hours under the supervision of a professionally licensed reading specialist. This course is designed to bridge the responsibilities of the Candidate in the field with the elements of reflective practice.

Credits: 3