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RDG 579 Technology in Reading and 
Language Arts Instruction
Spring Semester, 2008
Catherine Kurkjian, Ed.D.

 

                                                               Course Objectives

            IRA Standards

            SEPS Conceptual Framework

[Source: IRA Standards for Reading Professionals, Revised 2003]

COURSE OBJECTIVES

IRA STANDARDS

and SUBCATEGORIES

ADDRESSED

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

1. Explore current trends, conceptual frameworks, research base and standards relating to technology and literacy instruction (1.2, 1.5, 2.13,2.14)1.1, 1.4

 

Standard 1.

Foundational Knowledge

  Subcategory 1.1:

Demonstrate knowledge of psychological, sociological, and linguistic foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.

 Subcategory 1.4:

Demonstrate knowledge of the major components of reading (phonemic awareness, word identification and phonics, vocabulary and background knowledge, fluency, comprehension strategies, and motivation) and how they are integrated in fluent reading.

Standard 2.

 

 

Conceptual Framework I.

The Education Professional as Active Learner

A. Possesses strong content knowledge in the arts and sciences

C. Possesses Pedagogical knowledge for the content to be taught

 

Conceptual Framework II.

The Education Professional as Facilitator of Learning for All Students

A. Applies knowledge of  human development across the life span (including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth)

B. Respects and values all learners

C. Addresses diversity of learning environments

 

Conceptual Framework III.

The Education Professional as Reflective and Collaborative Practitioner

B. Accepts responsibility for student learning

 

 2. Identify elements of developmental, corrective and content area reading that can be effectively enhanced through networked communication instruction and computer based instruction.  (2.9, 2.13,2.14,3.2,5.4,5.6,6.2,6.3,7.1,7.2, 12.2) 1.4, 4.2

 

Standard 1.Foundational Knowledge

.Subcategory 1.4:

Demonstrate knowledge of the major components of reading (phonemic awareness, word identification and phonics, vocabulary and background knowledge, fluency, comprehension strategies, and motivation) and how they are integrated in fluent reading.

Standard 4: Creating a Literate Environment
Subcategory 4.2:
Use a large supply of books, technology-based information, and non-print materials representing multiple levels, broad interests, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Conceptual Framework I.

The Education Professional as Active Learner

A. Possesses strong content knowledge in the arts and sciences

C. Possesses Pedagogical knowledge for the content to be taught

 

Conceptual Framework II.

The Education Professional as Facilitator of Learning for All Students

 

B. Respects and values all learners

C. Addresses diversity of learning environments

D. Understands the learning process and applies instructional and assessment strategies and technologies to facilitate learning

 

Conceptual Framework III.

The Education Professional as Reflective and Collaborative Practitioner

  

B. Accepts responsibility for student learning

 

 3. Review a variety of web based professional resources that support and enhance reading and language arts instruction. (5.4, 12.4) 4.2, 4.4

 

Standard 4: Creating a Literate Environment
Subcategory 4.2:
Use a large supply of books, technology-based information, and non-print materials representing multiple levels, broad interests, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Subcategory 4.4:
Motivate learners to be lifelong readers.

 

 

Conceptual Framework I.

The Education Professional as Active Learner

A. Possesses strong content knowledge in the arts and sciences

B. Communicates in multiple forms to diverse audiences

C. Possesses Pedagogical knowledge for the content to be taught

D. Engages in habits of critical thinking and problem solving

 

Conceptual Framework II.

The Education Professional as Facilitator of Learning for All Students

 

B. Respects and values all learners

C. Addresses diversity of learning environments

D. Understands the learning process and applies instructional and assessment strategies and technologies to facilitate learning

 

Conceptual Framework III.

The Education Professional as Reflective and Collaborative Practitioner

  

B. Accepts responsibility for student learning

 

4. Review and compare and evaluate available software evaluation instruments and apply them to commercial software programs.(5.4, 12.4)4.2

 

Standard 4: Creating a Literate Environment
Subcategory 4.2:
Use a large supply of books, technology-based information, and non-print materials representing multiple levels, broad interests, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

 

 

Conceptual Framework I.

The Education Professional as Active Learner

A. Possesses strong content knowledge in the arts and sciences

C. Possesses Pedagogical knowledge for the content to be taught

D. Engages in habits of critical thinking and problem solving

 

Conceptual Framework II.

The Education Professional as Facilitator of Learning for All Students

A. Applies knowledge of  human development across the life span (including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth)

B. Respects and values all learners

C. Addresses diversity of learning environments

D. Understands the learning process and applies instructional and assessment strategies and technologies to facilitate learning

 

Conceptual Framework III.

The Education Professional as Reflective and Collaborative Practitioner

  

B. Accepts responsibility for student learning

 

5.Explore and develop teaching strategies for incorporating and integrating web based and computer-based instruction into the Reading and Language Arts curriculum and including the development of original multimedia lessons for classroom use. (2.13, 2.14. 5.2, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,12.2, 6.2, 6.3,7.1, 7.2, 8.1)2.1,2.2, 2.3, 4.4

Standard 2: Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Materials
Subcategory 2.1:
Use instructional grouping options (individual, small-group, whole-class, and computer based) as appropriate for accomplishing given purposes.

Subcategory 2.2:
Use a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, and methods, including technology-based practices for learners at differing stages of development and from differing cultural

Subcategory 2.3:
Use a wide range of curriculum materials in effective reading instruction for learners at different stages of reading and writing development and from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Standard 4: Creating a Literate Environment
Subcategory 4.4:
Motivate learners to be lifelong readers.

 

Conceptual Framework I.

The Education Professional as Active Learner

A. Possesses strong content knowledge in the arts and sciences

B. Communicates in multiple forms to diverse audiences

C. Possesses Pedagogical knowledge for the content to be taught

D. Engages in habits of critical thinking and problem solving

 

Conceptual Framework II.

The Education Professional as Facilitator of Learning for All Students

A. Applies knowledge of  human development across the life span (including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth)

B. Respects and values all learners

C. Addresses diversity of learning environments

D. Understands the learning process and applies instructional and assessment strategies and technologies to facilitate learning

 

Conceptual Framework III.

The Education Professional as Reflective and Collaborative Practitioner

 

B. Accepts responsibility for student learning

 

6.Use technology as a way to enhance  professionalism and to support communication with colleagues and parents and the wider community. 1.2, 5.8,11.3, 11.4, 16.1,16.6)5.1, 5.2, 5.3

 

 Standard 5: Professional Development
Subcategory 5.1:
Display positive dispositions related to reading and the teaching of reading.

Subcategory 5.2:
Continue to pursue the development of professional knowledge and dispositions.

 Subcategory 5.3:
W
ork with colleagues to observe, evaluate, and provide feedback on each other’s practice.

 

 

Conceptual Framework I.

The Education Professional as Active Learner

A. Possesses strong content knowledge in the arts and sciences

B. Communicates in multiple forms to diverse audiences

C. Possesses Pedagogical knowledge for the content to be taught

D. Engages in habits of critical thinking and problem solving

 

Conceptual Framework II.

The Education Professional as Facilitator of Learning for All Students

A. Applies knowledge of  human development across the life span (including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth)

B. Respects and values all learners

C. Addresses diversity of learning environments

D. Understands the learning process and applies instructional and assessment strategies and technologies to facilitate learning

 

Conceptual Framework III.

The Education Professional as Reflective and Collaborative Practitioner

 

B. Accepts responsibility for student learning

 

 

 

 

Conceptual Framework I.

The Education Professional as Active Learner

A. Possesses strong content knowledge in the arts and sciences

B. Communicates in multiple forms to diverse audiences

C. Possesses Pedagogical knowledge for the content to be taught

D. Engages in habits of critical thinking and problem solving

 

Conceptual Framework II.

The Education Professional as Facilitator of Learning for All Students

 

B. Respects and values all learners

C. Addresses diversity of learning environments

D. Understands the learning process and applies instructional and assessment strategies and technologies to facilitate learning

 

Conceptual Framework III.

The Education Professional as Reflective and Collaborative Practitioner

  

B. Accepts responsibility for student learning

 

 

 

RDG 579 HOME PAGE Final Portfolio & Matrix(of old standards)

 COURSE OUTLINE ASSIGNMENTS   NCTE/IRA STANDARDS
&
IRA Teaching Competencies (Revised)
&
ISTE Technology Standards
OBJECTIVES ALIGNED WITH STANDARDS AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK