Reading Practicum
Transfer theory into practice in this culminating experience of the Reading Certificate Program. Extend the principles and guided practice you received during previous courses by engaging in 45 hours of documented mentored work in a classroom. Selected practicum sites are designed to provide balanced, comprehensive reading and language arts instruction and ensure you experience diverse training opportunities teaching English Language Learners, beginning readers and students with reading difficulties. In the classroom, assess struggling readers at both early and intermediate levels, and tutor or teach a small group of struggling readers at two or more reading levels. Coursework satisfies requirements set by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the CCTC Reading Certificate.
Prerequisite:
Issues in Reading Instruction, Developing Fluent Readers, Teaching Comprehension Strategies, Intervention with Struggling Readers, Assessment-Based Reading Instruction You must be enrolled in the Reading Certificate Program.
Instructor(s):
Sharon VanVleck is former director of elementary curriculum and staff development for Sacramento City Unified School District and is currently on loan to the Reading Lions Center of the Sacramento County Office of Education. In addition to serving as a principal for the Sacramento City Unified School District, specializing in reading issues, she has taught reading courses, presented at conferences and provided reading support to school districts throughout California.
When:
Jan. 8, Feb. 5, March 5, April 16 & May 14: Fri., 6-9 p.m.
Where:
Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K St, Sacramento, CA
Directions:
Fee:
$615.00 ($645.00 if postmarked after 12/25/2009).
Special Discount fee:
10% discount for organizations enrolling three or more people at the same time in the same course. All registrations must be submitted at the same time and fees paid with one check, credit card or purchase order.
Credit:
3 quarter units academic credit, X358.6
Required textbooks:
Direct Instruction Reading, 5th Ed. by Carnine, Silbert, & Kame'enui/ ISBN 9780135020852 and California Reading/Language Arts Framework by CA Dept of Education ISBN 9780801116711. Buy these books from the UC Davis Bookstore.
Section:
093REA294
Enrollment policies:
Requests to withdraw with a refund (less $30 processing fee) or transfer to another course (with a $30 processing fee) must be received seven calendar days before the course begins.
