RLL560A Reading Recovery Practicum I

This is the first course in a three-part series for preparing school based intervention teachers according to the standards and guidelines of the Reading Recovery Council of North America. Emphasis is on learning how to use the instructional framework and procedures for Reading Recovery 30-minute individually designed lessons for children who struggle with beginning literacy learning. It includes differentiation of instruction for young children of diverse cultures, languages and learning styles. Daily tutoring of four at-risk first grade children is required while enrolled in this course. Prerequisite(s): Must be employed in a school implementing Reading Recovery and consent of the instructor. 3 semester hours