EDLT 493 - Literacy Practicum

• Demonstrate an understanding of both the theoretical and knowledge base in the teaching of reading.
• Exhibit a repertoire of evidence-based strategies that meet the diverse needs of students and promote student competency.
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare an effective learning environment that fosters reading/literacy. Students will exhibit an understanding and use of effective communication and collaboration skills with students, parents and colleagues about reading/literacy.
• Demonstrate understanding of and effectiveness in selecting and teaching strategies in the areas of word study, comprehension, and study skills.
• Demonstrate effective assessment and evaluation skills necessary for educational decision making.   Students will use assessment information plan instruction and impact student learning.
• Exhibit an understanding of the principles of developing and evaluating curriculum; and demonstrate skill in developing individual educational plans as well as whole group lesson plans.
• Prioritize his/her own professional development by keeping current in the knowledge of literacy, and actively reflecting on one’s practice to improve instruction and other services to student.
• Design and implement literacy lessons that reflect enduring understandings and depth of thinking which is aligned with curriculum standards.
• Use assessment(s) to provide useful information to inform their instruction
• Plan instruction to move students who are not at standard to standard.
• Create instructional plans that reflect the context of the learner, including individual variables as well as classroom, school, family, neighborhood, and community.
• Create instructional plans that reflect understanding of research based best practice, demonstrate reflection and adjustment of instruction, and lead to identification of areas for professional growth.
• Participate in collaborative learning communities and develop collegial relationships.
• Complete regular needs- based self- reflection resulting in a draft professional growth plan.
• Demonstrate dispositions that enhance learning and professional development.