GED 534 - Literacy Assessment and Instruction

This course is designed to help teachers deepen their understanding of assessment and instruction in reading. We will explore a wide variety of summative and formative assessments and examine the relationship between assessment and well-chosen instruction. Participants will use measures in each of the essential elements of literacy to observe students, determine strengths and needs, and make recommendations for instruction. Participants must have access to an individual student for a minimum of 60 minutes a week in order to complete case study requirements.

Prerequisites:
GED 606 or permission of the instructor.

Credits: 3 cr.