EDLT 493 - Literacy Practicum

• Demonstrate an understanding of both the theoretical and knowledge base in the teaching of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Employ 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 literacy development.
• Use effective communication and collaboration skills with students, parents and colleagues about literacy development.
• Demonstrate understanding of and effectiveness in selecting and teaching strategies in the areas of word study, vocabulary, fluency comprehension, and study skills.
• Demonstrate effective assessment and evaluation skills necessary for instructional decision-making.
• Use assessment information to plan instruction and impact student learning.
• Show an understanding of the principles of developing and evaluating curriculum; and demonstrate skill in developing individual, small group, and whole group lesson plans.
• Analyze his/her own professional development by keeping current in the knowledge of literacy, and actively reflect on own practice to improve instruction and other services to students.