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• READ 7000: Foundations of Structured Lit.

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Students explore foundational knowledge of Structured Literacy instruction, evidence-based multisensory approaches to improve learners' language and literacy development, and examine language structures as they observe and analyze principles of SL instruction drawing connections between research and practice associated with components of literacy.
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• READ 7010: Literacy Assess. & Instruct.

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Reading specialist candidates develop knowledge of literacy assessment to equip them to serve in the various roles of a reading specialist. Formal and informal assessment will be explored. The candidates will implement several informal assessments, interpret data, and develop an intervention plan based upon the results of those assessments. Prerequisite:    READ 7000
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• READ 7020: Design Research Base Curr

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course investigates the design, evaluation, and implementation of Structured Literacy aligned literacy curricula along with research-based elements of a high-quality literacy environment. Emphasis is placed on design characteristics responsive to differences in cognitive, linguistic, sociocultural, and behavioral aspects of learning.
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• READ 7030: The Reading Brain Strategies

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Students explore key brain structures and functions related to what is known about learning to read, spell, and write and investigate evidence-based multisensory strategies that influence how readers' brains function to make reading easier and more efficient over time in response to development and instruction.
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• READ 7040: Fundamentals of Phonics

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course focuses on foundational knowledge needed to effectively teach phonics, grammar, reading comprehension, and writing composition to school-age students. The sound-symbol correspondences of the English alphabetic code, common orthographic patterns, and the origins of the English language will be examined. Semantic organization, discourse patterns, and common text structures are also explored. Prerequisite:    Enrolled in READ Major or Minor Program
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• READ 7050: Intro Dyslexia/Dyslexia Interv

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course examines the topic of dyslexia as a language based learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. The course will compare and contrast the behaviors, characteristics, and brain based processes that typically and atypically developing readers exhibit while listening, speaking, reading, writing, and spelling. Characteristics of effective intervention programs will be examined. Related conditions and assistive technology will also be discussed.
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• READ 7070: Structured Language Practicum

  6.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  A supervised 14-week practicum experience focused on planning and implementation of intensive multisensory structured language interventions that reflect the principles and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy and follow a direct, explicit, sequential, systematic, cumulative, and intensive approach to language instruction.
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• READ 7080: Adv Struct Lang Teach Prac II

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This is the second of two practicum courses that focus on the planning and implementation of multisensory structured language lessons. Candidates receive additional experience planning and implementing direct, explicit, sequential, systematic, cumulative language lessons that are based on Orton-Gillingham principles. During a series of observed lessons, university personnel provide individualized feedback. Prerequisite:    READ 7000, READ 7010, READ 7020, READ 7040, and READ 7050
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• READ 7158: Literacy Leadership

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course prepares candidates to serve as a leader to improve literacy achievement in schools and districts, serving as a resource for administrators, teachers, and the community. By providing professional development, including instructional coaching, candidates realize their role as leader, thereby impacting student learning. Prerequisite:    READ 7000
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• READ 7168: Disciplinary Literacy

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course explores the tools, knowledge, & strategies needed for educators to successfully teach the essential components of literacy in different disciplines. Candidates will learn how to develop instruction that teaches young & adolescent learners how to use discipline-specific literacy skills as tools for accessing content.
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