SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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Education 343-5

LITERACY PRACTICUM

(ELOO)

Cat #99723

Fall Semester, 1993

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Instructor: J. Weinstein

(September 7-December 6)

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Office: ?

MPX 8550

Tuesdays, 16:30-21:20 ?

Telephone: 291-3063

Location: MPX 8651

PREREQUTSITh:

EDUC 342

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:

a) Weekly two hour meetings.

b)

Thirty hours of practicum.

REQUIRED READINGS::

Adult Basic Literacy Curriculum Guide and Resource Book

A Guide for Tutoring Adult Literacy Students

Fundamental Level English Theme Units

Exemplary Adult Literacy Programs and Innovative Practices in Canada

Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Program Evaluation Kit

Davies & McQuade. "Whole Language and Literacy Instruction"

"TESL TALK"—Journal, volume 20.1 on ESL literacy

Katz, Gaber & Watson, G.M. "The Land That We Dream Of' OISE Press,

Toronto

"Women Literacy & Action Handbook." Ontario Literacy Coalition, Toronto.

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...................................(30%)

Attendance to and participation in meetings...............................................(20%)