Fundamentals of Reading Instruction
RDG 3113
Instructor:
Deborah Jinkins, Ph.D.
Office: Tarleton
Central
Texas
Center
– Room 124
Phone:
519-5474
email: jinkins@tarleton.edu
Class Schedule: Varies by semester
Office Hours: Vary by
semester
PROGRAM GOAL: Tarleton State University students upon completion of
certification requirements will be reflective professional educators who make
effective educational decisions that support the creation of dynamic learning
environments.
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE
DESCRIPTION FOR RDG 3113: A
survey of models of the reading process, research on oral and written language
development, characteristics of emergent literacy, Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills, and instructional strategies that develop comprehension,
vocabulary, and word identification skills.
Prerequisite: nine hours required English.
COURSE
GOALS & ELEMENTARY COMPREHENSIVE EXCET COMPETENCIES: Upon completion of this course student will
be expected to successfully demonstrate an understanding of competencies:
ECE-4 4-8
Standard I.
Oral Language Standard
1. Oral Language
Standard 2.
Phonological/Phonemic Awareness Standard
2. Foundations of Reading
Standard 3.
Alphabetic Principle Standard
3. Word Analysis Skills and
Standard 4.
Literacy Development and Practice Reading
Fluency
Standard 5. Word
Analysis and Decoding Standard
4. Reading Comprehension
Standard 6. Reading
Fluency Standard
5. Written Language
Standard 7. Reading
Comprehension Standard
6. Study and Inquiry Skills
Standard 8.
Development of Written Language Standard
7. Viewing and Representing
Standard 9. Writing
Conventions Standard
8. Assessment of Developing
Standard 10.
Assessment and Instruction of Developing Literacy Literacy
TEXTBOOKS:
Teaching Children to Read:
Putting the Pieces Together. Reutzel, D. Ray, & Cooter, Jr., Robert,
B.
(2000), 3rd ed., Prentice-Hall, Inc.
ISBN 0-13-099835-4.
Phonics for the Teacher of Reading. Hull, Maron A. and Fox, Barbara J.
(1998). Prentice-Hall.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Reading, Grades 1-5, 6-8, 9-12. http:/www.tea.state.tx.us/
Other materials as specified from
TEA, SBEC, (http://www.tea.state.tx.us/sbec)
TECHNOLOGY:
Content and assignments for this course reflect ISTE Standards
including: using terminology, operating computer systems, using productivity
tools, collecting data and information, and practice of ethical and legal uses
of technology.
ATTENDANCE: Your attendance is
expected. It is not possible to make up
the work missed during the class period since it involves the interactions of
students, professor and content. Class activities may be included in your
participation grade. Late assignments may be submitted by five pm the following day for half credit. After the one day extension, assignments will
not be accepted. Tardiness may result in deduction of points from final average.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: ALL WRITTEN WORK MUST BE
WORD-PROCESSED.
Book Buddies
Read
twice per week for fourteen weeks of the semester with two struggling readers from
two partner schools. You will attend an orientation during a class period
regarding the program procedures and expectations. You will keep a log of the sessions along
with reflections on your observations of the student’s growing understandings
and your own knowledge construction.
Higher Order Thinking Skills and
Bloom’s Taxonomy.
With a partner, prepare a set of
tasks based on a piece of children’s literature. Include one task for each level
of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Thinking. These will be submitted in electronic format.
Examples will be provided. A rubric will
be provided for evaluation.
Reading Strategies Notebook.
A 1.5-2 inch three-ring binder
will be used for your notebook. The
notebook will contain a collection of instructional strategies and information
gained both in and out of class. A
rubric clarifying the requirements of this project will be provided.
Class Presentation.
You will present a strategy for
one of the three ‘skill’ areas of reading (comprehension, vocabulary, and word
recognition) during the designated class sessions. A sign up sheet will be used for managing
this assignment. You will be expected to
make a 5-10 minute presentation and to provide the instructor and your
classmates with a copy of the strategy as it appears in your notebook. A rubric
will be provided prior to the assignment.
EDOKS.
You are expected to submit 5
EDOKS related to class discussion topics that are of particular interest to you
personally. The EDOKs (Essential
Documentation of Knowledge) will include 5 statements numbered 1-5. 1.
Bibliographic information (APA style).
2. The main idea of the article
in one sentence.
3. Three sentences relating important
support information.
4. Implications for school
reading programs.
5. Your response/reaction/evaluation.
A variety of sources (professional journals,
research journals, book chapters, gov’t reports, etc.) is expected. Teacher
magazines with teaching ideas ARE NOT research. 2 of the 5 sources may be from the
internet. An example is included in this syllabus.
Research Paper.
A 3-5 page research paper will
be submitted on November 27. A topics list will be provided. Topics selections
must be approved by the instructor if they do not appear on the topics list. A
rubric will be provided to set the requirements and for evaluation
criteria. Citations and reference list
are to follow APA style manual. The
final copy is required to be word-processed.
Annotated Bibliography and Readings: You are to read all the
Caldecott winners and write a BRIEF annotation on each to include in your
strategies notebook. You are to read
five Newbury winners and write a BRIEF annotation on each to include in your
strategies notebook.
Exams. There will be a mid-term and a comprehensive final.
Class preparation,
participation, and professionalism. (10 points). Points may be deducted or awarded. Either may
occur. Neither should be
expected. Read material and actively participate in discussions and class
activities.
COURSE GRADES: Letter grades will be assigned
at the end of the semester on the following basis:
A = 558-600
B = 480-557
C = 420-479
D = 360-419
F = less than 360
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTION
Candidates for teacher
certification at Tarleton State University will demonstrate the following
qualities and behaviors in pursuit of their goal of becoming a professional
educator:
Communication
è
Communicate appropriately and
effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, parents and members of the
community. Uses good oral and written
communication skills.
Collaboration
è
Work collaboratively with colleagues, mentors
and supervisors to achieve the local, state and national goals of
education. Shows courtesy to peers, public school
students and teachers, and the professor.
Commitment
è
Demonstrate commitment to the teaching
profession and exercise leadership for the advancement of the profession and
public education. Shows enthusiasm in class for learning and the educational
process.
è
Be responsible, punctual, regular in
attendance, and prepared to participate in all aspects of professional
development. (See details below)
Professional Development
è
Assume responsibility for utilizing
professional teaching practices and constantly strive to improve through
professional growth. Accepts
constructive feedback and demonstrates a willingness to make improvements in
attitude and performance if needed.
Ethical Conduct
è
Uphold the Code of Ethics for Texas
Educators and abide by local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and
policies.
è
Demonstrate respect and maintain ethical
conduct in relations with professional colleagues, students, parents, and
members of the community. Exhibits honesty and personal integrity.
Violations of ethics code, including cheating and plagiarism, results in
failure of this course.
ACADEMIC CONDUCT:
Tarleton State University expects its students and
faculty to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct to
preserve the honor and integrity of the creative community. Students’ responsibilities include, but are
not limited to, maintaining integrity in their own academic work; reporting
incidents of academic dishonesty to the faculty member involved, learning about
the general principles of academic integrity as well as those that pertain to
particular disciplines and courses; and promoting academic integrity.
—Tarleton State University 1999-2000 Student Handbook and
Calendar, page 15
Professional behavior and
commitment to teaching are the expectations.
Attendance and punctuality are required.
Students missing class will be responsible for notes, handouts,
assignments and any changes in schedules.
Being prepared to participate includes completing assigned reading and
bringing necessary textbooks, assignments and materials to class. All assignments for this course are due at
the beginning of the class period.
Grades may be lowered beyond the professionalism points in extreme
cases. For example, more than six
unexcused absences or cheating will result in failure of the course.
Americans with Disabilities Act
If
you have or believe you have a disability, you may wish to self-identify. You can do so by providing documentation to
the office of the Academic Dean of the Tarleton University System Center – Central Texas
or to the Disability Services Director on the Stephenville campus. I encourage students with disabilities to
speak with me about accommodations they might need to help assure success in
this class, or contact one of the following:
Dr. Steve Vitucci Dr. Dwayne Snider
Academic
Dean Director
of Disabilities Services
Tarleton Center – Central Texas Box T-0010
1901 S. Clear Creek Road Stephenville, Texas
76402
Killeen, Texas
76549 (254)
968-9103
(254)
519-5494
GRADE SHEET
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Assignment
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Value
|
Grade
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EDOK 1
|
2 pts
|
|
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EDOK 2
|
2 pts
|
|
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EDOK 3
|
2 pts
|
|
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EDOK 4
|
2 pts
|
|
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EDOK 5
|
2 pts
|
|
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Book Buddies Project
|
100
|
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Bloom’s Task
|
20
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Class Presentation
|
20
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Annotated Bibliography and Readings
|
100
|
|
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Research Strategies Notebook
|
100
|
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Research Paper
|
100
|
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Mid-term
|
50
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Final
|
100
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Pop Quizzes (will increase
total point value)
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