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• RDG 327: Literacy Assessment in PreK-4 Classrooms

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  In this course, students will learn and practice current practices in assessing literacy development with PreK-4 grade children. Also, students will learn to analyze the data collected from literacy assessments and how to use that data to instruct. Also, emphasis will be placed on interactive procedures to determine and facilitate the development of literacy processing for individual children.
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• RDG 329: Reading in the Content Areas

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to view reading instruction as it applies to content areas. Specifically, course will deal with: vocabulary development, development of cognitive skills, application of the D.R.A./D.R.T.A., application of reading/study skills, test administration, interpretation and evaluation, application of research findings to reading methodology, readiness as applied to reading in the content areas.
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• RDG 330: Content Area Reading in the Primary Grades

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Content Area Reading in the Primary Grades offers students the opportunity to view reading instruction as it applies to the content areas in grades 2-4. This course will deal with reading and comprehending text, developing vocabulary, developing cognitive skills, applying reading and study skills, assessing and evaluating textbooks, and applying research findings to reading methodology in the intermediate grades 2-4. This course will focus on the development of instructional strategies, concepts, and techniques for teaching reading in the various content areas. The application of reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visual representation across the curriculum will be the focus for this course. Also, the use of a wide variety of picture books and trade books for teaching content area reading will be addressed. Prerequisite:    RDG 323 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF B
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• RDG 334: Classroom Based Literacy Assessment

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores concepts of assessment and evaluation in literacy development and their connection to instruction. Enhances awareness of current assessment strategies. Classroom experience with children required. Prerequisite:    RDG 232 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• RDG 340: Seminar in Literacy Tutoring

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Enables students to learn and practice effective teaching techniques for helping at-risk readers and writers. College students implement classroom practices in a tutoring situation with local K-8 students. Prerequisite:    RDG 232 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• RDG 345: Teaching Language Arts in PreK-4 Classroom

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course presents an integrated approach to teaching language arts based on current research of best practices, tested instructional methodologies, materials, assessment techniques for language arts instruction PreK-4, and the application of contemporary media and computer technology for the elementary grades. Course content focuses on the interrelatedness of all language arts areas. Prerequisite:    RDG 323 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND RDG 363 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF B
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• RDG 350: Text Accessibility and Comprehension in the PK-4 Classroom

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course presents an integrated approach to teaching language arts based on current research of best practices, tested instructional methodologies, materials, assessment techniques for language arts instruction PreK-4, and the application of contemporary media and computer technology for the elementary grades. Course content focuses on the interrelatedness of all language arts areas. Prerequisite:    RDG 323 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND RDG 363 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF B
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• RDG 363: Reading and Writing in PK-4

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course focuses on theoretical content knowledge and pedagogical skills necessary to plan and implement the reading and writing process and effective principles of literacy instruction in the PK-4 literacy lessons, including emphasis on a comprehensive literacy framework for reading, writing and word study. Participation in an education field experience will be required. Prerequisite:    RDG 323 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• RDG 383: English Language Learners in PK-4

  2.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to address teaching reading and writing to the grades 1-4 English language learners in a non-ESL classroom; address the concerns of teachers who encounter students in their classrooms who are learning English; explore the theories about first-and second-language acquisition; introduce classroom best practices in literacy as they relate to learners of English; and support teachers in developing an understanding of the basic principles of teaching and assessing English language learners with practical suggestions for assisting students in learning to cope in their new culture. Prerequisite:    RDG 323 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• RDG 393: Selected Topics in Reading

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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