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EDUCATION 343-5

PRACTIUM IN LiTERACY INSTRUCTION

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(E1.00)

Spring Semester, 1992

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Instructor: Carmen Rodriguez

(January 6—April 3)

Monday, 4:30-9:20 p.m.

Location: MPX 7506

PREREQUISITES.-

Education 342

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.

COURSE FORMAT:

The course consists of:

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weekly two-hour class meetings

b)

thirty hours of practicum

Subsequent weekly meetings, practicum locations and times to be decided

during this first class.

REQUIRED READINGS:

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Adult Basic Literacy Curriculum Guide and Resource Book

- Joyce Cameron, A Guide for Tutoring Adult Literacy Students

- Audrey Thomas, Exemplar y

Adult Literacy Programs and Innovative

Practices in Canada

Other required texts:

- Katherine Kennedy & Stephanie Roeder. Using Language Experience with

Adults: A Guide for Teachers

- Paula Davies & Ann McQuaid. Whole Language and Adult Literacy

Instruction

- Carmen Rodriguez and Don Sawyer. Native Literacy Research Report

In addition to these required texts, the instructor will provide a list of

recommended readings.

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%)

- observations of practicum sessions by the instructor (25%)

- attendance to and participation in all class meetings (25%)

NOTE: This course will begin January

13. An

extra class will be arranged among the

participants.