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Simon Fraser University
EDUCATION 343-5 ?
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Practicum in Literacy Instruction
Regular Summer Semester, 1990
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Instructor:
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Carmen Rodriguez
(May 7 - August 3)
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Office:
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T. B. A.
Thursdays ?
Telephone:
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T. B. A.
3:00 - 5:00 P. M.
Location: T. B. A.
* First session will be held on May 17, between 4:00 and 5:00 P. M.
OBJECTIVES:
The primary purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity for students
to work with adults in a literacy instruction situation. A secondary objective is
to review contemporary literacy instruction methods and techniques as they
apply to practicum situations.
FORMAT:
The course consists of:
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weekly two-hour class meetings.
b)
thirty hours of practicum.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Student evaluation will be based on:
- Completion of all the practicum hours, as agreed to with the instructor,
and writing of required reports (50%)
- Three observations of practicum sessions by the instructor (30%)
- Attendance to and participation in all the class meetings (20%)
REQUIRED READINGS:
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Adult Basic Literacy Curriculum Guide and Resource Book.
- A Guide for Tutoring Adult Literacy Students
- Exemplary Adult Literacy Programs and Innovative Practices in Canada
- Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Program Evaluation Kit
In addition to these required texts, the instructor will provide a list of
recommended readings.
