READING (RDG)
RDG 320/520
Cr. 3
Emergent Literacy
The focus of this course is on
developing preservice and inservice teachers' knowledge and
competencies in supporting the emergent literacy of young children in
prekindergarten, kindergarten, and primary grade settings. The
development of children's language concepts will be examined and will
serve as a basis for planning an integrated reading and language arts
curriculum. Alternative assessments and evaluation of literacy
development will also be examined. Prerequisite: RDG 324/524. Offered
occasionally.
RDG 324/524
Cr. 3
Elementary Level Reading
This foundation course in
teaching reading introduces the prospective teacher to current
instructional strategies and materials used to teach reading at the
kindergarten through middle level. Prerequisites: junior standing and
admission to teacher education.
RDG 328/528
Cr. 3
Reading in the Content Areas
This course is designed to
help prospective and practicing secondary-level teachers guide
students to more effectively comprehend assigned reading, use writing
as a tool for learning, develop better study habits, and expand their
reading interests. Prerequisite: admission to teacher
education.
RDG 330/530
Cr. 2
Reading in Performance Based Content Areas
This course is designed for
students seeking teacher certification in physical education, music
or art and for practicing teachers who wish to extend their knowledge
of literacy in performance based content areas. Open only to
Exercise/Sport Science, Art, and Music education majors.
Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.
RDG 450/650
Cr. 3
Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum:
Learning to Learn from Text
Students will learn how to
implement components of the nationally validated "Content Field
Reading Program" of Kalispell, Montana. The program emphasizes how
content field teachers can help students read, study and learn from
text. The course is designed for content teachers (grades 4-12) and
middle school, junior high, and senior high reading specialists.
Offered occasionally.
RDG 475/675
Cr. 1-3
Special Topics Seminar in Reading Education
Special topics in reading not
covered by current reading courses. The particular topic selected to
be determined by current need and interest. Prerequisite: RDG 324/524
or 328/528. Repeatable for credit -- maximum 6.
RDG 710
Cr. 3
Seminar: Reading and Language Arts in the
Middle School
This course includes current
theories of language learning with a focus on the reading and writing
development of middle level children, the relationship of these
theories to the middle school philosophy, their application in
reading and language arts classrooms in the middle school, and the
integration of language theory and practice across the curriculum.
Prerequisite: RDG 324/524 or 328/528 or 330/530 or equivalent.
Offered Sem. I and/or summer session.
RDG 730
Cr. 3
Assessment and Instruction of Students with
Reading Difficulties
Examination of factors
associated with developmental delays and reading disabilities,
fundamental principles of reading assessment, and instructional
interventions for K-12 at-risk readers. Field experience in tutoring
an at-risk reader. Prerequisite: RDG 324/ 524 or 328/528 or 330/530
or 741. Offered Sem. I.
RDG 733
Cr. 3
Advanced Assessment and Evaluation of
Reading Difficulties
The course will include
selection and administration of group and individual assessments and
procedures, interpretation of assessment results, and the process of
developing case study reports. Prerequisite: RDG 730. Offered summer
session, odd-numbered years and Sem. II, even-numbered years.
RDG 735
Cr. 3
Developing Content Reading Programs
Designed to prepare classroom
teachers and reading specialists for leadership and collaborative
efforts in K-12 content reading program development. Methods and
materials for K-12 content reading instruction and program
development reflecting current research on concept development,
strategic reading and learning, interdisciplinary instruction and
peer coaching. Prerequisites: teacher certification and
RDG 328/528 or 450/650. Offered summer session.
RDG 739
Cr. 3
Guiding and Directing the K-12 Reading Program
This course is designed to
provide study of and experiences in leading and working cooperatively
with teachers, administrators, pupils, and parents in the design,
implementation, coordination, and evaluation of comprehensive K-12
reading programs. Prerequisite: 15 credits of graduate level course
work in reading. Offered Sem. II.
RDG 741
Cr. 3
Reading in the Elementary School
In-depth examination of
reading instruction from emergent literacy through the elementary
grades. This course addresses current theories and methods and
provides direction for program development. Offered summer session, even-numbered
years and Sem. II, odd years.
RDG 745
Cr. 3
Early Reading Empowerment I
A course for primary classroom
teachers and other reading professionals to study underlying theories
supporting successful early intervention, assessment of young
children's reading and writing behaviors, and structure of one-on-one
tutorials to support emergent and beginning readers and writers.
Collaborative in-class problem solving will focus on the needs of
young children being tutored, and the selection of appropriate
strategies to address those needs. Prerequisite: teacher
certification and RDG 324/524 or 741. Offered Sem. I.
RDG 746
Cr. 3
Early Reading Empowerment II
A course for primary classroom
teachers and other reading professionals to study underlying theories
supporting successful early intervention, assessment of young
children's reading and writing behaviors, and structure of one-on-one
tutorials to support emergent and beginning readers and writers.
Collaborative in-class problem solving will focus on the needs of
young children being tutored, and the selection of appropriate
strategies to address those needs. Prerequisite: RDG 745. Offered
Sem. II.
RDG 747
Cr. 3
Reading Practicum
A supervised practicum in
teaching elementary or secondary students with reading difficulties.
Focus on assessment of reader's strengths and needs and the design
and implementation of instruction to assist students in becoming
better readers. Prerequisite: three credits in reading at the 700
level or SPE 420/520 or equivalent experience. Offered summer
session.
RDG/C-I/EFN 761
Cr. 2
Seminar Paper
Completion of an acceptable
seminar paper under the direction of an assigned staff member.
Prerequisites: RDG 762 or concurrent enrollment. (Cross-listed with
C-I and EFN; may only earn credit in RDG or C-I or EFN.)
RDG 762
Cr. 3
Reading Theory and Research
Critical analysis and
application of inquiry methods as they apply to theory-building and
research on literacy acquisition and development. Prerequisites: RDG
328/528, 730, 733, 741. Offered Sem. I.
RDG 765
Cr. 2-3
Factors Related to Reading Performance
The purpose of this course is
to examine current research and theory related to selected factors
that appear to influence students' reading performance and to seek
implications from this work for reading education and classroom
practice. Keystone of the course is the University of Wisconsin
Reading Symposium. At this two-day conference, students will be able
to extend their knowledge base and exchange ideas with
researchers-scholars and reading practitioners-specialists from
across the country. All readings, discussions, and class
presentations will relate to the cluster of factors identified for
consideration at the symposium. Repeatable for credit --maximum 6.
Offered summer session.
RDG 770
Cr. 1-3
Symposium in Reading Education
Studies in reading education
of interest to specific groups. Varying topics will be offered at
intervals with a specific title assigned to each. Repeatable for
credit -- maximum 6.
RDG 780
Cr. 1-2
Field Experience in K-12 Reading Programs
An intensive and diverse
professional experience in a school system (a minimum of 60 hours per
credit) under supervision of an experienced reading specialist or
other person responsible for the school reading program, and a
university super-visor. Prerequisite: 15 credits of 500-700 level
course work or equivalent. Repeatable for credit -- maximum 2.
Offered occasionally.
RDG/C-I/EDM 781
Cr. 3
Educational Supervision
Exploration of the nature and
scope of responsibilities of areas in educational supervision.
Special emphasis will be given to the improvement of instruction and
curriculum development through the study of interpersonal relations.
(Cross-listed with C-I and EDM; may only earn credit in RDG or C-I or
EDM.) Offered summer session.
RDG/C-I/EFN/EDM/SOC 796
Cr. 1-2
Independent Study in Reading
Directed readings or
presentation of material not available in formal departmental courses
under the supervision of an assigned staff member. Repeatable for
credit -- maximum 4. (Cross-listed with C-I, EFN, EDM and SOC; may
only earn 4 credits total in RDG, C-I, EFN, EDM, and SOC.)
RDG 799
Cr. 3-6
Master's Thesis
Completion of an acceptable
thesis under the direction of an assigned staff member. Prerequisite:
RDG 762 or concurrent registration.
