EDLD/EDST 609
Reading Endorsement: Practicum/Work Sample
3 credits
FacultY: tbd
Description of COURSE
This course provides students with a field-based opportunity to demonstrate the ability to plan and implement specialized reading instruction. Students will develop a critical understanding of the interaction between reading and writing theory and practice and thereby be in a better position to consider for whom, in what context, and what strategies can be successful in supporting student learning, motivation, and reading and writing success. The students will demonstrate their understanding of this dynamic interaction of theory and practice by developing, implementing and evaluating a Reading Work Sample and passing the Professional Growth Assessment (PGA).
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of data-based decision making. Students will identify a small group of children (3-5) who are in the emergent stage of reading and writing. Students will review the assessment and diagnosis materials that led to the identification of these children as emergent readers in need of intervention.
2. Demonstrate competence in the development of literacy curriculum. Students will develop a work sample (two-week curriculum unit) with the support of the reading specialist.
3. Demonstrate competence in teaching children who are in need of reading intervention. Students will be formally observed twice while they are teaching their work sample.
4. Show competence in meeting the standards for a Reading Specialist. Specifically, students will focus on:
• dispositions related to reading and the teaching of reading;
• utilizing appropriate instructional strategies and curriculum materials;
• assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation;
• creating a literate environment;
• professional development; and
• leadership.
Students will meet with their supervisor and school-based supervisor to complete the PGA.
OVERVIEW OF PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS
The table below provides an overview of practicum requirements based on area of specialization.
Practicum Requirements by Area of Specialization
Literacy in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts / Literacy LeadershipTerms / • 90 hours of practicum are completed in one term / • 30 hours of practicum are completed per term: fall, winter, spring
Practicum Placement /Endorsement / • early childhood/elementary
OR
• middle/high school / • early childhood/elementary
OR
• middle/high school
OR
• Candidates completing a practicum experience at either early childhood or elementary AND at either middle or high school shall qualify for authorization for pre-primary through grade 12.*
Work Sample / • students develop and implement a two-week curriculum unit with a focus on literacy skill development / • students develop and implement (a) a one-week curriculum unit winter term with a focus on providing Tier II support; and (b) a one-week curriculum unit spring term with a focus on providing Tier III support
Observations / • students will be formally observed twice while they are teaching their work sample / • students will schedule one visit from their university supervisor fall term for him/her to participate in/observe a practicum activity outside of direct teaching
• students will be formally observed once while they are teaching their work sample in the winter and once while they are teaching their work sample in the spring
Documentation / • establish a consistent and predictable schedule for observation
• complete a Time Log / • complete a Practicum Agreement to be updated at the beginning of each term (fall, winter, spring) identifying activities that will be completed at the practicum site to address each of the Oregon standards
• complete a Time Log
Supervisor Meetings / • meet with university supervisor and school-based supervisor at the beginning of the term to plan the schedule and activities for the term
• schedule a final 3-way conference to address PGA at the end of the term / • meet with university supervisor and school-based supervisor at the beginning of fall term to plan practicum activities for the term
and again at the end of each term to discuss progress on tasks on the Practicum Agreement and plan activities for the next term
• schedule a final 3-way conference to address PGA at the end of spring term and to sign off on the Practicum Agreement
* A candidate must hold a license at the appropriate authorization levels to qualify for K-12, in addition to completing the two practicum levels.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT INVENTORY - GRADUATEEducational activity / Hrs student engaged / Explanatory comments (if any):
Course attendance
Assigned readings/studying for exams
Project / 30 / Preparation of work sample and completion of other necessary documents (e.g., Time Log, Practicum Agreement, PGA).
Writing assignments
Lab or workshop
Field work, experience / 90 / 70 hours of observation/activities in a setting with a Reading Endorsed Teacher.
20 hours teaching a minimum of 10 lessons to be organized into 1-2 units.
Online interaction
Performances, creative activities
Total hours: / 120
REQUIRED MATERIALS/READINGS
See UOTeach Blackboard site for Time Log Forms, Practicum Agreement, Work Sample Criteria and Evaluation forms, and PGA.
gradES
P: All scores on the Work Sample at 3 or better.
All scores on the Professional Growth Assessment (PGA)
at 3 or better.
Minimum 90 hours documented on the Time Log
Completed Practicum Agreement signed by supervisors*
NP: Less than 3 points in any section on the Work Sample
Less than 3 points in any section on the PGA
Fewer than 90 hours documented in the Time Log
Incomplete or unsigned Practicum Agreement*
* For students specializing in Literacy Leadership only
suggested Schedule
A. Literacy in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts (1-Term Practicum)
Week / Activity / Forms1 / Establish schedule for observation
Determine children to observe and group you will be teaching. Review assessment and diagnosis materials for these children. / Time Log Form
2 / Maintain consistent and predictable observation schedule. Start developing the curriculum unit based on your observations of the children in the group / Work Sample criteria
3 / Continue observations and phase in for teaching
4 / Begin teaching the work sample between weeks 4 and 6.
5 / Teach Work Sample
Schedule Formal Observation / Formal observation by supervisor
6 / Teach Work Sample
Schedule Formal Observation / Formal observation by supervisor
7 / Complete teaching work sample and student data collection / Work sample evaluation form
8 / Evaluate success of work sample based on student learning gains.
Reflect on your gains as a teacher.
9 / Submit final document to supervisor
Schedule a final 3-way conference to address PGA / PGA
10 / Submit time log and all evaluation forms
B. Literacy Leadership (3-Term Practicum)
Fall Term:
Week / Activity / Forms1 / Establish practicum schedule
Meet with supervisors to determine practicum activities for fall term / Time Log Form
Practicum Agreement
2-8 / Maintain consistent and predictable practicum schedule.
Schedule one visit from university supervisor for him/her to participate in/observe a practicum activity outside of direct teaching / Observation by supervisor
9 / Schedule a 3-way conference to review progress on Practicum Agreement and plan activities for next term
10 / Submit time log for fall term.
Winter Term:
Week / Activity / Forms1 / Establish practicum schedule for term
Finalize Practicum Agreement for term
Determine children who require Tier II support to observe and identify group you will be teaching. Review assessment and diagnosis materials for these children. / Time Log Form
Practicum Agreement
2 / Maintain consistent and predictable practicum schedule. Start developing the Tier II curriculum unit based on your observations of the children in the group / Work Sample criteria
3 / Continue observations and phase in for teaching
4-6 / Teach the 1-week work sample between weeks 4 and 6
Schedule formal observation / Formal observation by supervisor
7 / Complete teaching work sample and student data collection / Work sample evaluation form
8 / Evaluate success of work sample based on student learning gains.
Reflect on your gains as a teacher.
9 / Submit final document to supervisor
Schedule a 3-way conference to (a) review progress on Practicum Agreement and plan activities for next term; and (b) evaluate first part of work sample
10 / Submit time log for winter term and all evaluation forms
Spring Term:
Week / Activity / Forms1 / Establish practicum schedule for term
Finalize Practicum Agreement for term
Determine children who require Tier III support to observe and identify group you will be teaching. Review assessment and diagnosis materials for these children. / Time Log Form
Practicum Agreement
2 / Maintain consistent and predictable practicum schedule. Start developing the Tier III curriculum unit based on your observations of the children in the group / Work Sample criteria
3 / Continue observations and phase in for teaching
4-6 / Teach the 1-week work sample between weeks 4 and 6
Schedule formal observation / Formal observation by supervisor
7 / Complete teaching work sample and student data collection / Work sample evaluation form
8 / Evaluate success of work sample based on student learning gains.
Reflect on your gains as a teacher.
9 / Submit final document to supervisor
Schedule a 3-way conference to (a) review progress and sign off on Practicum Agreement; (b) evaluate second part of work sample, and (c) address PGA / PGA
10 / Submit time log for spring term, completed Practicum Agreement, and all evaluation forms
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