Syllabus

[[file:423 Syllabus Fall 2017 COIRO .doc]]

 * Course Goals:**
 * 1) Model positive dispositions toward teaching and learning, and reading and writing as lifelong activities (RIPTS 1; IRA 6.2; SOE 6)
 * 2) Display understanding of the reading process as it relates to narrative and informational texts (RIPTS 2, 3, 10; IRA 1.1; SOE 1; CCSS: Literature and Info Text anchors 1-10, Speaking and Listening 1-3, Language 4-6)
 * 3) Display understanding of the skills, strategies, behaviors, and affective needs of proficient readers and those who struggle (RIPTS 2, 3, 10; IRA 1; SOE 3)
 * 4) Investigate and share instructional strategies for teaching comprehension and response to meet the needs of diverse learners (RIPTS 4, 5, 7, 10; IRA 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 4.2; SOE 1, 3, 6; CCSS: Literature and Info Text anchors 1-10, Speaking and Listening 1-3, Language 4-6)
 * 5) Display understanding of metacognitive processes in reading and how to support the development of these processes (RIPTS 2, 3, 10; IRA 1; SOE 1; CCSS: Literature and Info Text anchors 1-10, Speaking and Listening 1-3, Language 4-6)
 * 6) Display ability to analyze narrative and expository texts with respect to supporting students in building meaning from them (RIPTS 2, 3, 10; IRA 1.1; SOE 1, 6; Literature and Info Text anchors 1-10, Language 4-6)
 * 7) Display ability to use discussion as a means of teaching comprehension (RIPTS 2, 3, 5, 8, 10; IRA 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 4.2; SOE 1, 6; CCSS: Speaking and Listening 1-3)
 * 8) Use technology to document reflections and knowledge of teaching practices that support diverse learners’ comprehension of range of print and digital resources (RIPTS 1, 2, 3, 5; ILA 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 5.1)


 * Student Learning Outcomes:**
 * 1) Demonstrate appropriate dispositions to literacy teaching and learning through preparedness, attendance, punctuality, and participation (Goal 1)
 * 2) Demonstrate our understanding of key concepts related to comprehension theory and teaching (Goals 2, 3)
 * 3) Plan appropriate activities for a variety of texts and themes (Goal 4)
 * 4) Reflect on texts, purposes, and audience (Goals 4, 5)
 * 5) Analyze information texts for challenges and resources (Goal 6)
 * 6) Design appropriate text-based lesson plans incorporating text analysis and scaffolding techniques (Goal 6, 7)
 * 7) Digitally document emerging understanding of effective comprehension instruction (Goal 8)