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\n CIRG 636 Developmental Reading\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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Modern Developmental Reading is a foundation course in the masters reading program. The focus of the course is the development of teaching skills that support a scientific base to teaching reading.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n

\n CIRG 644 Content Literacy\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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In this course, candidates will explore the processes, interactions, and materials associated with literacy instruction and learning in the content areas through application and reflection. More specifically, candidates will consider how to connect reading, writing, listening, speaking, and visualization through the use of an instructional framework; and the will use instructional strategies designed to support learners\u2019 efforts to use language to learn across the curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n

\n CIRG 615 Writing in the Literacy Curriculum\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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CIRG 615 Writing in the School Curriculum investigates traditional and electronic writing within the framework of an integrated, balanced literacy framework. Participants will examine different ways of engaging literacy processes to develop aesthetic and expository texts in different instructional settings, identify the developmental milestones of efferent and aesthetic writing, examine process assessment tools and procedures, and assess the impact of technology on writing and literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n

\n CIRG 653 Literacy Acquisition\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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Literacy acquisition is a foundation course open to professionals whose interests require understanding of the process involved in becoming literate.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n

\n CIRG 637 Literacy Assessment\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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Study and the causes of reading difficulties, diagnostic devices and techniques, and theory related to assessing literacy development.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n

\n CIRG 654 Aligning Assessment and Instruction\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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Experiences in analyzing diagnostic test results, preparing diagnostic reports, and selecting appropriate materials and procedures to meet specific reading needs.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n

\n CIRG 643 Teaching Struggling Readers: A Practicum\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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CIRG 643 is a practicum where struggling readers are assessed and instructed. Candidates\u2019 support is provided to assure student learning. The tutorial sessions are enriched by staffing, planning, and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n

\n CIRG 623 Reading Instruction for Literacy Facilitators: A Practicum\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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CIRG 623 Reading Instruction for Literacy Facilitators: A Practicum explores and demonstrates the various leadership roles required for successful literacy programs. Candidates will develop a portfolio that contains \u201cevidence\u201d of three major leadership roles identified by the International Reading Association; these are:
\n1. Resources available to classroom teachers, administrators, and parents.
\n2. Staff development: Coordination and implementation
\n3. Literacy program development, coordination and evaluation<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n

\n CIRG 621 Current Issues and Problems in Reading\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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This web-based course is designed to explore problems and issues in literacy, K12, with reference to professional literature and professional practice. Participants are expected to show that they are informed of current issues in literacy. This knowledge will be demonstrated in online discussions that emphasize writing to learn. A central component of this course is an action research project that links professional practice with relevant theory.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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