LTED 695 - 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 (EDU 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. 20 hours fieldwork required.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: LTED600, LTED609, EDU501, LTED612, LTED611 (LTED626 for certification 5-12 program), LTED614 (LTED625 for certification 5-12 program), LTED613 (LTED627 for certification 5-12 program), plus 2 Literacy program electives.

Credits: 3