ED 510/READ 576: Miscue analysis (1 credit)

COURSE
DESCRIPTION

This course will cover the material most often appearing on the PRAXIS II Reading Specialist Examination. Students will increase their reading-related vocabulary, comprehend the necessary strategies, and create an individualized study plan to prepare for the Reading Specialist Praxis Examination

PREREQUISITES

Graduate standing. Learners are assumed to be teachers with access to elementary and/or secondary students. Learners MUST read the text prior to the beginning of the course.

COURSE
STRUCTURE

This course is structured as a workshop that will engage students as active learners, readers, writers, and observers of students. Workshop focuses on miscue analysis, instructional strategies, and the nature of reading. Students should bring a portable tape recorder to the workshop that will produce a tape of sufficient quality that you will be able to understand a child on the tape as he/she is reading.

STANDARDS

3.1	Use a wide range of assessment tools and practices that range from individual and group standardized tests to individual and group informal classroom assessment strategies, including technology-based assessment tools.
3.2	Place students along a developmental continuum and identify students' proficiencies and difficulties.
3.3	Use assessment information to plan, evaluate, and revise effective instruction that meets the needs of all students, including those at different developmental stages and those from differing cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
3.4	Effectively communicate results of assessments to specific individuals (students, parents, caregivers, colleagues, administrators, policymakers, policy officials, community, etc.).

PRACTICAL
APPLICATIONS

Students will learn formal miscue analysis methods as well as "over-the-shoulder" classroom assessment methods.

CORE/ELECTIVE

This graduate-level course can be used as 1 core credit in the Literacy Assessment thematic area in the 24-credit Reading Endorsement program, as 1 elective credit in the 12-credit Literary Education program, or for individual professional development. Please consult an advisor at your home institution about adding this course to your program.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. M. Ruth Davenport, Professor, College of Education, Eastern Oregon University. Literacy consultant and teacher for 14 years. Miscue analysis expert and textbook author. (BS, MS, SW Missouri State University; Ph.D., University of Missouri)

TARGET
AUDIENCE

Those seeking a reading endorsement and pK-12 teachers wishing to help their students read with more understanding, accuracy, and confidence.

TIME
COMMITMENT

12 hours of workshop followed by a miscue analysis with one student, including a report of the analysis and a summary of your tutoring sessions.

TEXTBOOK

Davenport, M. R. (2002). Miscues, not mistakes: Reading assessment in the classroom. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. The text must be read prior to attending the workshop.

COST

No course in the ReadOregon curriculum will cost more than $300 per credit, including all fees.

TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

You will need a portable tape recorder (see above). Your miscue analysis assignment may be mailed or emailed to the instructor.

CONTACT

For more details on this course, please contact Dr. M. Ruth Davenport, Eastern Oregon University.