RLR510 Diagnosis and Assessment of Reading

This course introduces a framework for understanding reading difficulty and its assessment and diagnosis. Participants 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 including those used in special education. Participants research issues and assessments using library and technological tools and are required to locate primary, elementary, middle and secondary students for assessment administration. Prerequisites: RLR501 and RLR502 or equivalent graduate courses, or consent of instructor. This course assumes knowledge of developmental spelling and its assessment, running records, miscue analysis, and comprehension probes including questioning, retelling, and think alouds. 3 semester hours