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<h1 class="p-name">EDU 407 Beginning Literacies Syllabus</h1>
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   <p>SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY</p>

<p>Department of Curriculum &amp; Learning</p> <p>EDU 407</p> <p>Summer 2020</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Instructor: Dr. J Gregory McVerrry</p> </td> <td> <p>Office Hours: Drop In</p> <p>Monday-Friday 9-3</p> <p>Evenings by appointment and availability</p> <p>southernct.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Days and Times: Online expect 4-5 hours of work a day</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Contact: Use Blackboard or Microsoft Teams.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Email: <a href=“mailto:mcverryj1@southernct.edu”>mcverryj1@southernct</a><a href=“mailto:mcverryj1@southernct.edu”>.edu</a>&nbsp;(emergency only)</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Contact regarding this course is encouraged. Should you need to meet with me outside of scheduled office hours, please let me know and will arrange a time to meet.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Course Number</p> </td> <td> <p>Credit Hours</p> </td> <td> <p>Prerequisites</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>EDU 407</p> </td> <td> <p>3.0</p> </td> <td> <p>None</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Course Title</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Emerging Literacies</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Course Description</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>A sociocultural exploration of the cueing systems, word meaning, fluency, comprehension of text function, structure and genre, and writing play a critical role in developing and assessing academic literacies. Building upon theoretical foundations of the prerequisite literacy course, this course examines strategies that expand academic literacies that recognize the role of identity and power.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Texts</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Required Texts</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Alderman, G. L., &amp; Green, S. K. (2011). Fostering Lifelong Spellers Through Meaningful Experiences. Reading Teacher, 64(8), 599&ndash;605 <a href=“https://scsu.idm.oclc.org/login?url%3Dhttp://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct%3Dtrue%26db%3Daph%26AN%3D60759856%26site%3Dehost-live%26scope%3Dsite&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280603000”>Link</a></p> <p>Bear, D. R., &amp; Templeton, S. (1998). Explorations in developmental spelling: Foundations for learning and teaching phonics, spelling.. Reading Teacher, 52(3), 222.<a href=“https://scsu.idm.oclc.org/login?url%3Dhttp://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct%3Dtrue%26db%3Daph%26AN%3D1275340%26site%3Dehost-live%26scope%3Dsite&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280604000”>Link</a></p> <p>Beck, A. (2005). A place for critical literacy. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 48(5), 392-400. doi: 10.1598/JAAL.48.5.3</p> <p>Cappello, M., &amp; Lafferty, K. E. (2015). The Roles of Photography for Developing Literacy Across the Disciplines. Reading Teacher, 69(3), 287&ndash;295.<a href=“https://doi-org.scsu.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/trtr.1418&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280606000”>https://doi-org.scsu.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/trtr.1418</a></p> <p>Chang, W. C., &amp; Ku, Y. M. (2015). The effects of note-taking skills instruction on elementary students&rsquo; reading. The Journal of Educational Research, 108(4), 278-291.</p> <p>Dyson, A. H., &amp; Genishi, C. (2013). Social talk and imaginative play: Curricular basics for young children&rsquo;s language and literacy. Theoretical models and processes of reading, 164-181.</p> <p>Graves, D. H. (1985). All Children Can Write.</p> <p>Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., &amp; Aguirre, S. H. (2016). Thinking Globally in Literacy Instruction: Making Difference in the World. Reading Teacher, 70(2), 143&ndash;148.<a href=“https://scsu.idm.oclc.org/login?url%3Dhttp://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct%3Dtrue%26db%3Daph%26AN%3D117719674%26site%3Dehost-live%26scope%3Dsite&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280610000”>Reading</a></p> <p>Honig, B., Diamond, L., &amp; Gutlohn, L. (2013). Teaching reading sourcebook (2nd&nbsp;ed.). Novato, CA:</p> <p>Arena Press.</p> <p>Invernizzi, M. A., Abouzeid, M. P., &amp; Bloodgood, J. W. (1997). Integrated word study: Spelling, grammar, and meaning in the language arts classroom. Language Arts, 74(3), 185-192.</p> <p>Lemov, D (2017).Why Knowledge Counts More Than Skil l<a href=“https://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/feb17/vol74/num05/How-Knowledge-Powers-Reading.aspx&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280613000”>Educational Leadership</a></p> <p>Literacy Research Association.<a href=“https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DRINJsYZ531k&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280614000”>Critical Race Theory</a>.</p> <p>McVerry, J. G. (2015). Difference Between Critical Literacy and Critical Reading<a href=“https://archive.jgregorymcverry.com/the-difference-between-critical-literacy-and-critical-reading-in-childrens-literature/https://archive.jgregorymcverry.com/the-difference-between-critical-literacy-and-critical-reading-in-childrens-literature/&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280615000”>https://archive.jgregorymcverry.com/the-difference-between-critical-literacy-and-critical-reading-in-childrens-literature/https://archive.jgregorymcverry.com/the-difference-between-critical-literacy-and-critical-reading-in-childrens-literature/</a></p> <p>Meyer, B. J., &amp; Ray, M. N. (2017). Structure strategy interventions: Increasing reading comprehension of expository text. International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 4(1), 127-152.</p> <p>Moje, E. (2010) What is Disciplinary Literacy? <a href=“https://youtu.be/Id4gKJ-wGzU&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280617000”>https://youtu.be/Id4gKJ-wGzU</a></p> <p>Teale, W. H. (2008). What counts? Literacy assessment in urban schools. The Reading Teacher, 62(4), 358-361.</p> <p>Woodard, R., &amp; Kline, S. (2016). Lessons From Sociocultural Writing Research for Implementing the Common Core State Standards. Reading Teacher, 70(2), 207&ndash;216.<a href=“https://scsu.idm.oclc.org/login?url%3Dhttp://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct%3Dtrue%26db%3Daph%26AN%3D117719675%26site%3Dehost-live%26scope%3Dsite&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280620000”>Reading</a></p> <p>Zawilinksi, L.<a href=“https://www.nesacenter.org/uploaded/conferences/SEC/2014/handouts/Teacher_Workshops/JeziorskiNESA2014.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280621000”>Hot Blogging</a>.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Technology Requirements</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ul> <li>SCSU Email: SCSU email is an official, university-approved method of communication with students. It is recommended that you check your SCSU regularly throughout the semester. If you have difficulty logging in, please contact the Help Desk at 203-392-5123.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ul> <li>TK20: All students must purchase TK20 (your electronic assessment portfolio). Access TK20 <a href=“https://www.southernct.edu/academics/assessing-student-learning/tk20/&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280625000”>here</a>.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ul> <li>Blackboard: We will use Blackboard for all our assignments. Each student will have a series of journals/blogs. You will complete each entry. You may choose to use a personal website for your publishing.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Optional Digital Literacies are a critical skill for elementary teachers to master. You also should take control of your professional identity. If you want to use your own website or blog you are encouraged to do. I will be! A feed of all post will be on our homescreen. Just submit a link to your post in Blackboard.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Modes of Instruction and Learning</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>This class is organized around five units. Every unit is composed of related topics. Each topic is broken into a read, write, and participate task. Everything will be hosted in Blackboard. You may choose to use Blackboard or your own website. An RSS feed will be provided but all students must upload links or submit assignments to each Module in Blackboard.</p> <p>Read Task</p> <p>We will utilize <a href=“https://hypothes.is&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280631000”>https://hypothes.is</a>&nbsp;to annotate and take notes on one reading per topic. You are welcome to utilize the social annotations tool on the other readings as well.</p> <p>You need to track and share how you take notes as you read. This may be a blog reflection or a screenshot of your notes. The goal is to model the types note taking strategies you will need to teach students in grades 3-6</p> <p>Each topic will have an assigned discussion director, a word hunter, and a digging deeper detective. You will have all three roles at different times during the class:</p> <ul> <li>Discussion Director: You will post questions about the readings to your group. All questions get approved by Dr. Mac before they are posted. You then facilitate the discussion of that topic during the week.</li> <li>Word Hunter-You have to identify all key words or concepts from the readings or topics and add to the class wiki.</li> <li>Digging Deeper Detective</li> </ul> <p>Write Task</p> <p>You then take the information you learned from the readings and synthesize this into your own original writing. These are concise statements or deep questions. The key factor in success is utilizing the evidence from the readings and your peers and combining this with your experience or what you know.</p> <p>Strategies:</p> <p>Pre-plan: Paper is your friend. Research even shows it improves learning. Draft: Write and revise</p> <p>Features of a successful blog post</p> <ul> <li>A well organized argument or main point, supported through the use of hyperlinks and multimedia materials (video, sound, images)</li> <li>A clear, unified voice that is appropriate for the intended reading public</li> <li>A title that links clearly to the content of the post</li> </ul> <p>Features of a successful blog</p> <ul> <li>Short, concise posts that use multimedia materials (video, images) to effectively make a point</li> <li>Effective use of hyperlinks to support ideas, to direct readers to relevant, interesting posts, and to demonstrate an awareness of the community of writers focusing on a common theme or set of ideas</li> <li>A clear, unified voice that continues to grow and develop over time</li> </ul> <p>Qualities of a skilled blogger</p> <ul> <li>Ability to quickly synthesize and articulate ideas</li> <li>An awareness of a wide range of blogging techniques and of how these various techniques reach different target audiences effectively or ineffectively</li> <li><a href=“https://jennamcwilliams.blogspot.com/2009/04/writing-with-mouse-in-hand.html&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280648000”>Reading with mouse in hand</a>: Engaging with (online and offline) materials as potential material for blog posts</li> <li>Willingness to serve as an intelligent filter for a wide public audience</li> <li>Engagement with the wider blogging community, including offering thoughtful comments on others&rsquo; writing and reading widely and broadly</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Post by Jacob McWilliams.</li> </ul> <p>Participate Task</p> <p>Every topic has a participation task that is designed to let you demonstrate mastery of the stated objectives. Each module page in Blackboard will describe the criteria and different technology requires (like Google Docs, Google Slides, etc).</p> <p>Performance Assessment</p> <p>Each unit ends with a performance assessment. You will submit your plans and reflections on how you complete these tools that measure your growth in skills and knowledge.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>International Literacy Association (ILA) &amp; International Dyslexia Association (IDA)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>The ILA Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals (2017) include competencies specific to:</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ol> <li>Foundational Knowledge</li> </ol> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ol> <li>Curriculum and Instruction</li> </ol> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ol> <li>Assessment and Evaluation</li> </ol> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ol> <li>Diversity and Equity</li> </ol> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ol> <li>Learners and the Literacy Environment</li> </ol> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ol> <li>Professional Learning and Leadership</li> <li>Practicum/Clinical Experiences</li> </ol> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>. The professional standards can also be found <a href=“https://www.literacyworldwide.org/get-resources/standards/standards-2017&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280657000”>here</a>.</p> <p>In addition, International Dyslexia Association (IDA)Standards&nbsp;are addressed in this course. The professional standards can be found at <a href=“https://dyslexiaida.org/knowledge-and-practices/&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280658000”>https://dyslexiaida.org/knowledge-and-practices/</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Grading Policy</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>This is an intensive five week class. Success is determined by your commitment to learning rather than relying on rubrics and numbers. You need to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be a successful classroom teacher</p> <p>Individual Tasks</p> <p>You are required to post all read and write post by the stated dates in the syllabi. This provides evidence of your ability to set and accomplish goals. These assignments are scored dichotomously. You did or did not.</p> <p>However patterns of evidence will emerge across these posts that should show growth over time.</p> <p>Performance Task:</p> <p>All performance tasks are judged against the stated criterion. You should ensure your artifacts demonstrate mastery of the goals. After each module you are to post a reflection explaining what you did, how you did it, and how this met the criteria.</p> <p>If I feel you did provide evidence of this growth I will award you a credential. Successful performance i class requires you to collect all the badges.</p> <p>Group Task:</p> <p>Your dispositions as a teacher will be assessed during your group task. How well do you communicate, plan, and write with others is a key skill for teachers,</p> <p>A survey will be sent to try and match members with availability and preferred methods of communication.</p> <p>Alternative assignments will not be provided for those who do not complete scheduled group tasks. If a group member is not performing their duties email Dr. Mac.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Unit One: Reading + Writing = Literacies</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Topic</p> </td> <td> <p>Objectives</p> </td> <td> <p>Read</p> </td> <td> <p>Write</p> </td> <td> <p>Participate</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>What is literacy?</p> </td> <td> <p>Explain knowledge of foundational theories of equity and culturally responsive education.</p> <p>-Advocate for equity.</p> </td> <td> <p><a href=“https://jgregorymcverry.com/readings/HoffmanSailorsAguirre2016ThininkGlobally.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280673000”>Hoffman et al</a></p> </td> <td> <p>Write a post exploring your literary past.</p> </td> <td> <p>Post Your Literacy Mantra</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Writing</p> </td> <td> <p>Identify stages of the writing process.</p> <p>-Analyze effective practice for teaching in Grades 3-6</p> </td> <td> <p><a href=“https://jgregorymcverry.com/allchildrencanwrite&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280676000”>Graves</a></p> <p><a href=“https://jgregorymcverry.com/readings/WoodardKline2016SocioculturalWritingCommonCore.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280677000”>Woodward</a></p> </td> <td> <p>Add 5 writing lesson plans to the wiki</p> </td> <td> <p>Write short daily updates or writing challenges 5 out 7 days</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Unit Performance Assessment</p> </td> <td> <p>Choose one of your pieces, hold a writing conference with a peer, revise and publish your piece. Reflect on the revision.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Unit Two: Theories of Meaning Making</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Topic</p> </td> <td> <p>Objectives</p> </td> <td> <p>Read</p> </td> <td> <p>Write</p> </td> <td> <p>Participate</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Meaning Making</p> </td> <td> <p>Analyze historical perspectives on literacy</p> </td> <td> <p><a href=“https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DRINJsYZ531k&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280686000”>Critical Race Theory</a></p> <p><a href=“https://jgregorymcverry.com/readings/AlexanderFox2004HistoricalPerspectiveOnReadingResearch.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280687000”>Alexander and Fox</a></p> </td> <td> <p>If the definition of literacy always shifts can we know what meaning making means?</p> </td> <td> <p>Make a chart or infographic on history of perspectives</p> <p>OR</p> <p>Analyze how assessment works based on theory</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Comprehension</p> </td> <td> <p>-Identify methods for comprehension strategy instruction.</p> <p>-Debate efficacy of strategy instruction vs content knowledge instruction,</p> </td> <td> <p><a href=“https://jgregorymcverry.com/readings/DukePearson2002EffectiveComprehension.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280691000”>Duke and Pearson</a></p> </td> <td> <p>Initial Opinion: Should we teach strategies or focus on content knowledge</p> </td> <td> <p>Work with your group to complete a Vee diagram</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Disciplinary Literacy</p> </td> <td> <p>-Describe ways of making meaning across different disciplines</p> </td> <td> <p><a href=“https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DId4gKJ-wGzU%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280694000”>Moje </a></p> </td> <td> <p>Complete a 3-2-1 post on disciplinary literacies</p> </td> <td> <p>Add to the class Padlet on making meaning across disciplines</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Unit Performance Assessment</p> </td> <td> <p>Complete the graphic organizer for your group essay on &ldquo;Content Knowledge or Strategy Instruction&rdquo;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Unit Three: Instructional Routines</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Topic</p> </td> <td> <p>Objectives</p> </td> <td> <p>Read</p> </td> <td> <p>Write</p> </td> <td> <p>Participate</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>[Text Structure]</p> </td> <td> <p>Identify strategies to use text structure to improve comprehension</p> </td> <td> <p><a href=“https://jgregroymcverry.com/readings/MeyerRay2017StructureStrategyInterventions.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280704000”>Meyer</a></p> </td> <td> <p>Document and reflect</p> </td> <td> <p>Text Structure Lesson Plan</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Book Leveling</p> </td> <td> <p>Analyze the efficacy of book leveling routines</p> </td> <td> <p><a href=“https://jgregorymcverry.com/readings/scholasticGuidedreadingguide.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280707000”>Scholastic</a></p> <p><a href=“https://jgregorymcverry.com/readings/hoffman2017justrightjustwrong.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280708000”>Hoffman</a></p> </td> <td> <p>Document and reflect</p> </td> <td> <p>Case study graphic organizer</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Note taking</p> </td> <td> <p>Develop a lesson to teach note taking</p> </td> <td> <p><a href=“https://jgregorymcverry.com/readings/ChangKu2017EffectsOfNoteTaking.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280710000”>Chang &amp; Ku</a></p> </td> <td> <p>Document and reflect</p> </td> <td> <p>Notetaking Lesson Plan</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Vocabulary</p> </td> <td> <p>Develop a lesson plan to teach word analysis</p> </td> <td> <p><a href=“https://youtu.be/AUvAO5Nmbdw&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280712000”>Heibert</a></p> </td> <td> <p>Document and reflect</p> </td> <td> <p>Vocabulary Lesson Plan</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Spelling</p> </td> <td> <p>Develop a word sort lesson plan</p> </td> <td> <p><a href=“https://jgregorymcverry.com/readings/scholasticGuidedreadingguide.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280715000”>Invernizzi</a>&nbsp;et al</p> </td> <td> <p>Document and reflect</p> </td> <td> <p>Word Sort Lesson Plan</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Unit Performance Assessment</p> </td> <td> <p>As a group make a video and wiki page to teach the class about your topic.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Unit Four: Literacies</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Topic</p> </td> <td> <p>Objectives</p> </td> <td> <p>Read</p> </td> <td> <p>Write</p> </td> <td> <p>Participate</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Critical Literacy</p> </td> <td> <p>Analyze historical perspectives on literacy</p> </td> <td> <p><a href=“https://jgregorymcverry.com/readings/Beck2005PlaceForCriticalLiteracy.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280725000”>Beck</a></p> <p><a href=“https://wiobyrne.com/critical-literacy/&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280727000”>O&rsquo;Byrne</a></p> </td> <td> <p>What does it mean to be critical?</p> </td> <td> <p>Find five examples of literzcy in action</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Media Literacy</p> </td> <td> <p>-Identify methods for comprehension strategy instruction.</p> <p>-Debate efficacy of strategy instruction vs content knowledge instruction,</p> </td> <td> <p><a href=“https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3D_BbVaA26ANI&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280730000”>Hobbes</a></p> <p><a href=“https://jgregorymcverry.com/readings/Dyson%26GenishiSocialTalkand_maginativePlay.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280731000”>Dyson</a></p> </td> <td> <p>How should we use pop culture in our schools?</p> </td> <td> <p>Play with the lego gender remixer</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Digital Literacy</p> </td> <td> <p>-Analyze how literacy practices shift in a digital world.</p> </td> <td> <p><a href=“https://courses.jgregorymcverry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/10.1002-jaal.411.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280734000”>McVerry, Belshaw, O&rsquo;Byrne</a></p> <p><a href=“https://archive.jgregorymcverry.com/small-differences-matter-the-dna-of-online-reading-comprehension/&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280735000”>McVerry</a></p> <p><a href=“https://jgregorymcverry.com/readings/Zawilinski2009HOTBlogging.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280735000”>Zawilinski</a></p> </td> <td> <p>What new digital literacy skills do students need</p> </td> <td> <p>Add to the class Padlet on making meaning across disciplines</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Unit Performance Assessment</p> </td> <td> <p>Submit final drafts of all lesson plans to the class wiki</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Unit Five: Feedback for Growth</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Topic</p> </td> <td> <p>Objectives</p> </td> <td> <p>Read</p> </td> <td> <p>Write</p> </td> <td> <p>Participate</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Assessment</p> </td> <td> <p>Describe different purposes for literacy assessment</p> </td> <td> <p><a href=“https://jgregorymcverry.com/readings/Teale2008What_counts_Literacy_assessment_in_urban.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280745000”>Teale</a></p> </td> <td> <p>What does it mean to be critical?</p> </td> <td> <p>Ensure alignment of objectives and assessments through peer review</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Differentiation</p> </td> <td> <p>-IAddress the cognitive, social, and physical differences of k12 classrooms.</p> </td> <td> <p><a href=“https://jgregorymcverry.com/readings/AnkrumBean2008DifferentiatedReadingInstruction.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280747000”>Ankrum and Bean</a></p> </td> <td> <p>How should we use pop culture in our schools?</p> </td> <td> <p>Add content based differentiation to all your lesson plans</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Unit Performance Assessment</p> </td> <td> <p>Make a rubric for your case studies, Then choose a case study and rubric from a peer. Score the case study and writer feedback for growth.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Course Policies: Professional Dispositions and Expectations</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Absence: Time in class contributes directly and significantly to the development of knowledge, competencies, and professional dispositions of candidates in the SCSU Graduate Reading Program. For this reason, all candidates should strive for perfect attendance in each class. However, in the event that absence is unavoidable, missed class time will be made-up with additional course work that reflects the content and purpose of the class. All other assignments listed on the course syllabus for that are still due. Make-up assignments for missed class time will be graded and might include a paper of substantial length or other projects (e.g. an extra tutoring session with a child if the class is a practicum; a presentation; a campus meeting and/or class; etc.). What form the make-up assignment takes is at the discretion of the professor. If this work is not completed to the professor&rsquo;s expectations and/or there is an additional absence (total of two absences), the final grade may be lowered (i.e., A- to B+; B to B-). Students with two absences must confer with Dr. Randall before make up work will be accepted by the course instructor.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>High-Quality Writing and Format: Do your best. Don&rsquo;t be grammar police but show evidence of effort through pre-writing and revision.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Late Work: All projects are due on their assigned due dates.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Online Time: Set aside 3-5 hours a day for this class. Turn off your notifications, shut down social media and get to work.</p> <p>Course Code of Conduct: Please read the course Code of Conduct in BlackBoard and mark that you signed it.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>University Policies</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>If You Have a Disability: Southern Connecticut State University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act for students with documented disabilities on an individual basis. If you are a student with a documented disability, the University&rsquo;s Disability Resource Center (DRC) can work with you to determine appropriate accommodations. Before you receive accommodations in this class, you will need to make an appointment with the DRC located in EN C-105A. To discuss your approved accommodations or other concerns with me, such as medical emergencies or arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment to speak with me as soon as possible.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Academic Honesty: Students in the Graduate Reading Program are expected to adhere to academic honesty standards as stated in the Graduate Catalogue. Violations of academic honesty are grounds for a failing grade and may result in dismissal from the School of Graduate Studies.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Sexual Misconduct and Assault: Southern Connecticut State University is highly committed to providing you with an educational experience that is academically and socially enriching. In line with this mission, we enforce Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, which prohibits acts of sexual misconduct (sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking) at educational institutions. To report sexual misconduct, students should contact University Police at (203) 392-5491 and/or Pamela Lassiter, Office of Diversity and Equity at (203) 392-5491 and/or Christopher Piscitelli, Office of Judicial Affairs at (203) 392-6188. For advocacy and further information, including your Title IX rights and reporting procedures, visit the Sexual Assault Resource Team (S.A.R.T.) website at <a href=“https://www.southern.edu/SART/&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590423280764000”>www.southern.edu/SART/</a>. Please contact Catherine Christy, Women&rsquo;s Center and S.A.R.T. Coordinator at (203) 392-6946 for assistance or with any questions regarding support and advocacy.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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