RLR 510 Diagnosis and Assessment of Literacy

This course introduces a framework for understanding reading difficulty and its assessment and diagnosis. Candidates learn how to administer and interpret literacy assessments and use other diagnostic techniques with diverse populations in order to identify reading levels and areas of instructional focus, and communicate this in professional reports. Advantages and limitations of standardized reading tests and other assessment devices are also considered along with diagnostic options within the school team Participants research issues and assessments using library and technological tools and are required to identify and assess primary, elementary, middle and secondary students. Pre-requisite(s): RLR 501, RLR 502, RLW 541 (Reading Specialist only), RLR 514 & RLR 515 (M.Ed. Reading only). Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours