LTED 685 - Literacy Practicum/Seminar

In this Literacy capstone course, students will apply, synthesize, and evaluate the literacy knowledge, beliefs, theories, and practices they have learned in the Literacy Education program. Seminar will consist of readings, written reflections, and discussions, which will address the International Reading Association’s Standards for Reading Professionals and students’ fieldwork experiences. Fieldwork will involve students observing/participating in literacy instructor roles in certified reading teacher and a fieldwork advisor. Students will complete the majority of the components necessary for their professional portfolio. In this course, students will also complete their Action Research paper that will be completed as a requirement for the final portfolio to be presented in the Capstone Seminar (LTED 690). Students must pre-register with the program director prior to the formal registration period. Failure to pre-register may preclude registration for the practicum. Students must satisfy all seminar, fieldwork, and professional portfolio requirements to receive a grade of B or higher in this course (required) to complete the Literacy Education program and to be recommended for New York State Certification as a Literacy Specialist.

Prerequisites & Notes
*Formerly LTED 695*
20 hours fieldwork required. Students cannot register through NazNet for LTED 695. Program director will provide approved list to Graduate Student Services, who will complete the registration process. Grades B-6 prerequisites: LTED 600, LTED 609, SPF 501, LTED 612, LTED 611, LTED 614, LTED 680 (formerly LTED 613), and one LTED elective. Grades 5-12 prerequisites: LTED 600, LTED 609, SPF 501, LTED 612, LTED 626, LTED 625, LTED 627, and one LTED elective.

Credits: 3