Syllabus
Master of Science in Education
EDU 749: Reading Diagnosis, Clinical Practice I – Fall A 2018
Credits - 3
Description
In conjunction with EDU 750, this course is the first of two practicum courses that closely examine a wide range of assessment and instructional methods to support literacy development of struggling learners. Students in this course work closely with an onsite mentor, a learning community of students, and a UNE instructor. This collaboration will support students as they develop relationships with K-12 students who struggle in literacy. Experiences in the course include working in a one-on-one tutorial setting, administering a variety of reading diagnosis assessments, and collaboratively creating and implementing literacy programming that builds on diagnosis with the goal of moving learners forward in their literacy growth. This course meets most state’s requirements that a 6 credit practicum be part of an approved graduate program.
Materials
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
For each course in this program there are overall program goals. Below is a chart of how the overall program goals match the key assessments for this course. In addition, in each module there are smaller learning objectives. These will be specified at the beginning of each week’s introduction along with how these match the broader program goals. This chart will detail the following:
- Course Objectives: These are what we hope you will learn through this course.
- Student Learning Outcomes: this is what you will do to demonstrate that you have met this course objective.
- InTASC Standards: The state of Maine has adopted these standards for all practicing teachers. These standards have been developed through a consortium of states and specify what all teachers should be able to do.
- ILA Standards for Reading Professionals 2010: These standards sets forth the criteria for developing and evaluating preparation programs for reading professionals.
Course Objectives:
Students will:
- Administer, examine, evaluate and reflect on a variety of literacy assessments as they are directly connected to data- driven instruction and literacy achievement. (IRA 3; InTASC 6)
- Analyze and use assessment data to examine and create an appropriate intervention plan (ILA 1, 2; InTASC 6)
- Use assessment to guide systematic instruction and to select appropriate traditional print, digital and online reading resources (ILA 1, 2; InTASC 6)
- Demonstrate a clear connection between assessment results and intervention plan.(ILA 2, InTASC 6, 7)
- Collaborate with others to modify instruction and plan and re- evaluate based on observation and assessment results. (ILA 1, 2, 5; InTASC 7)
Assignments
Class Discussions: Each week’s discussion will have a specific focus, but you should always feel free to share and ask questions. For each weekly discussion, post an initial post in response to a prompt and then respond to at least two of your classmates.
Please be sure to follow the individual directions provided with each Discussion Board Prompt, as the requirements may vary from Discussion Board to Discussion Board.
Literacy Project 1: You will complete a 2-3 page essay on a literacy project that includes both synthesis of learning as well as reflection.
Case Study (Parts 1, 2, and 3): You will use a case study format to document your student’s needs.The case study will help you to reflect on best practice and will also provide your instructor with a way to “connect” with your student. During EDU 749, you will submit the first three parts of the case study:
- Part I: Social/Emotional/Behavioral
- Part II: Assessment/Academic Needs
- Part III: Goal Setting
Assessment Video with Narrative: After securing signed parental permission, you will record at least ten minutes of your assessment work with your student. You will submit the URL of your unlisted YouTube video clip along with either a written or videoed narrative that provides an explanation of the session.
Practicum Activity Log: You will document all tutoring activities using the Practicum Activity Log. In addition to your tutoring sessions, you will document any interaction. Your log will also document your insight into any student observations and collaborative meetings with your mentor.
Midpoint Reflection During module six you will reflect on your growth as a literacy professional. You will write a brief (2-3 page) reflection which will include a reflection on your tutoring experience thus far. You will also include what you have learned through your class project and class observation.
ePortfolio: Although the ePortfolio isn’t due until Week 7 of EDU 750, you should begin to build your portfolio during EDU 749. Your ePortfolio will showcase at least three assignments that you feel best reflect your growth as a reading specialist. Along with each selected assignment, you will include a paragraph or two explaining why you chose each item.
Note: The University of New England provides students, staff and faculty with free access to RefWorks, a fantastic tool for collecting and managing references and making style-correct citations. Access the tool through the link on the left navigation bar. For instructions and tutorials in setting up your account and getting started, visit http://success.une.edu/blackboard-support/refworks/.
Grading Policy
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Grade Breakdown
| Assignment (by course) | Point Value (100 total) |
|---|---|
| Class Discussions (8 @ 3 Points Each) | 24 |
| Literacy Project 1 | 20 |
| Case Study (Parts 1, 2, and 3) | 16 |
| Assessment Video and Narrative | 20 |
| Tutoring Log Submission | 10 |
| Midpoint Reflection | 10 |
Grade Scale
| Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 94 – 100% | 4.00 |
| A- | 90 – 93% | 3.75 |
| B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.50 |
| B | 84 – 86% | 3.00 |
| B- | 80 – 83% | 2.75 |
| C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.50 |
| C | 74 – 76% | 2.00 |
| C- | 70 – 73% | 1.75 |
| D | 64 – 69% | 1.00 |
| F | 00 – 63% | 0.00 |
Schedule
|
Weeks and Module |
Topics |
Activities & Assignments |
Due Dates |
|
1 & 2 Module 1 8/29 – 9/9 |
Assessment and Assessment Tools |
Week 1: Discussion Week 2 Discussion Additional Activities:
|
Week 1 DB: 11:59 PM ET, Sunday, 9/2 (Initial post due by FRIDAY) Week 2: 11:59 PM ET, Sunday, 9/9 (Initial post due by Wednesday) |
|
3 & 4 Module 2 9/10 – 9/23 |
Meeting Student’s Needs through Targeted Intervention |
Week 3 Discussion Week 4 Discussion Literacy Project 1 |
Week 3 DB: 11:59 PM ET, Sunday, 9/16 (Initial post due by Wednesday) Week 4 DB: 11:59 PM ET, Sunday, 9/23 (Initial post due by Wednesday) Literacy Project: 11:59 PM ET, Sunday, 9/23 |
|
5 & 6 Module 3 9/24 – 10/7 |
Adapting Instruction Based on Monitored Progress |
Week 5 Discussion Case Study Week 6 Discussion Assessment Video with Narrative |
Week 5 DB: 11:59 PM ET, Sunday, 9/30 (Initial post due by Wednesday) Case Study: 11:59 PM ET, Sunday, 9/30 Week 6 DB: 11:59 PM ET, Sunday, 10/7 (Initial post due by Wednesday) Assessment Video with Narrative: 11:59 PM ET, Sunday, 10/7 |
|
7 & 8 Module 4 10/8 – 10/21 |
Self-Assessment and Reflection |
Week 7 Discussion Tutoring Log, Submission 1 Week 8 Discussion Midpoint Reflection |
Week 7 DB: 11:59 PM ET, Sunday, 10/14 (Initial post due by Wednesday) Tutoring Log: 11:59 PM ET, Sunday, 10/14 Week 8 DB: 11:59 PM ET, Friday, 10/19 (Initial post due by Wednesday) Midpoint Reflection: 11:59 PM ET, Friday, 10/19 |
Student Resources
Accommodations
Any student who would like to request, or ask any questions regarding, academic adjustments or accommodations must contact the Student Access Center at (207) 221-4438 or pcstudentaccess@une.edu. Student Access Center staff will evaluate the student's documentation and determine eligibility of accommodation(s) through the Student Access Center registration procedure.
Policies
Assignments/Evaluation
The assessments in this course were designed to meet a number of objectives. First, some of the assignments are created to gauge your active participation in the course. Unlike face-to-face courses where we can visibly monitor your engagement- in this course we need to use things like discussion boards points to make sure that you are an active participant with this material. There are also some assignments that are created to give you an opportunity to synthesize what you are learning and create a new product to demonstrate this learning. In addition you will be asked to participate in a writer’s workshop to allow you to have a foundation for modeling your own life with your students. The assignments in the class have been carefully constructed to match the content in the course and to grow your learning as a literacy professional.
Late Assignments and Re-submitting assignments
For each day an assignment is late, five points (5) will be deducted from the final score.
There are times, however, when a late assignment may be accepted by a professor without a deduction but only if this has been cleared with the instructor before the assignment is due. Also, instructors reserve the authority to make this decision about accepting late assignments on a case by case basis. In addition, every assignment must be completed. If an assignment is not turned in it will lose points until it is submitted.
Also under some circumstances a student may be able to redo an assignment given the instructor’s discretion. However, when an assignment is redone it cannot receive full points and must be completed within one week of receipt of initial grade.
Grading Expectations A= Exemplary Work!
Maintaining a high quality graduate program is a commitment of UNE. In doing so the university believes that the grade of an A should be reserved for exceptionally strong academic performance. Students who provide exactly what a rubric requires are different from those who do the same but go beyond the basic requirements in writing, expression of ideas, and integrated information; the exemplary students. In this course an A will be only given to students who exhibit exemplary work. Each assignment will have a rubric that establishes what an exemplary performance would look like for each task. Instructors will be looking for this exemplary work and will not be handing out A’s for those who just merely meet the expectation.
Teaching Methodology to Be Used
This is an online course and therefore will be using technology to deliver instruction. Each week there will be a guiding question that will drive the readings, the response, and the activities.
There will be a number of ways that you will participate through this course as well as a number of ways that you will be assessed. When new technology is introduced there will be a tutorial provided to help you understand how to access this tool. We do have the expectation that you will have access to high speed internet that will allow you to download and view audios, videos, and web tools.
Turnitin Originality Check and Plagiarism Detection Tool
The College of Professional Studies uses Turnitin to help deter plagiarism and to foster the proper attribution of sources. Turnitin provides comparative reports for submitted assignments that reflect similarities in other written works. This can include, but is not limited to, previously submitted assignments, internet articles, research journals, and academic databases.
Make sure to cite your sources appropriately as well as use your own words in synthesizing information from published literature. Webinars and workshops, included early in your coursework, will help guide best practices in APA citation and academic writing.
You can learn more about Turnitin in the Turnitin Student quick start guide.
Technology Requirements
Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Graduate Programs: Technical Requirements
Course Evaluation Policy
Course surveys are one of the most important tools the University of New England uses for evaluating the quality of your education, and for providing meaningful feedback to instructors on their teaching. In order to assure that the feedback is both comprehensive and precise, we need to receive it from each student for each course. Evaluation access is distributed via UNE email at the beginning of the last week of the course.
Information Technology Services (ITS)
ITS Contact: Toll Free Help Desk 24 hours/7 days per week at 1-877-518-4673
Attendance Policy
Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation. Review the full attendance policy.
Late Policy
Assignments: Late assignments will be accepted up to 3 days late; however, there is a 10% grade reduction (from the total points) for the late submission. After three days the assignment will not be accepted.
Discussion posts: If the initial post is submitted late, but still within the discussion board week, there will be a 10% grade reduction from the total discussion grade (e.g., a 3 point discussion will be reduced by 0.3 points). Any posts submitted after the end of the Discussion Board week will not be graded.
Please make every effort ahead of time to contact your instructor and your student support specialist if you are not able to meet an assignment deadline. Arrangements for extenuating circumstances may be considered by faculty.
Student Handbook Online - Policies and Procedures
The policies contained within this document apply to all students in the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. It is each student's responsibility to know the contents of this handbook.
UNE Course Withdrawal
Please contact your student support specialist if you are considering dropping or withdrawing from a course. The last day to drop for 100% tuition refund is the 2nd day of the course. Financial Aid charges may still apply. Students using Financial Aid should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from a course.
Academic Integrity
The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable. For information about plagiarism and academic misconduct, please visit UNE Plagiarism Policies.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
- Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
- Multiple submissions of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
- Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.
Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the Program Director. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.