2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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EDUC 551 Teacher as Researcher
This course describes the nature and purposes of collaborative action research and how the
action research process is used to improve the quality of classroom instruction and school
climate. Students will formulate a research question, review related literature and plan and carry
out their own research in school settings. The learning product of this course will be a publishable
paper to be presented at the Action Research Symposium. Co-requisite: EDUC552.
Phase II Course. 2 Hrs.
EDUC 552 Seminar and Reflective
Practice Students will use case studies, research and reflective writing to expand and modify
the three components: instructional practice, unique learner needs and classroom climate
oftheir Performance Based Licensure portfolio. Students will serve as mentors for preservice
teachers and lead seminar discussions. Co-requisite: EDUC551. Phase II Course. 1 Hr.
EDUC 608 Diversity in Education
Investigates similarities and differences within cultures, races, gender, ethnicity, socio economic
status, religion and exceptionality in schools. Provides students with broad base knowledge
and skills to increase effectiveness in meeting the needs of diverse learners. 3 Hrs.
EDUC 615 Word Study
Examines spelling instruction that relies on an understanding of English orthography and way in
which children develop as spellers. Analyzes the role of spelling in literacy development; identifies
the characteristics of how children read, write and spelling in the stages of literacy develop
ment. 3 Hrs.
EDUC 620 Young Adult Literature
Provides a study of the literature for adolescents. Consideration will be given to genres and
sub-genres; background and development; appropriateness to cognitive, emotional and
psychological development; selection of works and incorporation into the classroom. 3 Hrs.
EDUC 630 Foundations of Reading
Provides an overview of the reading process, including reading readiness, comprehension,
word recognition, diagnosis, methods of instruction and related language acquisition
processes. 3 Hrs.
EDUC 650 Assessing Diagnosing and Instruction
Examines causes of reading disabilities, diagnostic instruments, standards and informal assessment
procedures, report writing, and materials and methods of instruction of an atypical reader.
Works with individual students or small groups identifying problem readers. Co requisite-
EDUC 660 Practicum in Grading Diagnosis. 3 Hrs.
EDUC 660 Reading Diagnosis Practicum
A comprehensive practicum that involves the supervised assessment of the reading and language
arts abilities of children and adolescents. In a supervised clinical experience, students
develop, administer, interpret, and score formal and informal tests, write case reports, analyze
reading and language arts problems. 6 Hrs.
EDUC 670 Curr Issues and Practices in Literacy
Theories, research and instructional methods associated with reading and the language arts;
questions of effectiveness related to instructional approaches and materials. 3 Hrs.
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