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READ 542: Reading Specialist Praxis Preparation (1 credit)
Summer 2006
Winter & Summer 2007
Winter, Summer & Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Summer 2009: 06/22/09 - 8/14/09
Dr. Phillip Hofmann, Eastern Oregon University
| 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 Praxis II Reading Specialist Examination. | ||||||||
| PREREQUISITES | Graduate standing. Learners are assumed to be teachers at the end of their reading endorsement program who are preparing for the PRAXIS II Reading Specialist examination. | ||||||||
| COURSE STRUCTURE |
Upon completion of the course, students will
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| STANDARDS |
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| PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS |
Students will prepare to successfully pass the PRAXIS II Reading Specialist examination. | ||||||||
| CORE/ELECTIVE | This graduate-level course can be used as 1 core credit in the Literacy Strategies & Methods thematic area in the 24-credit Reading Endorsement program or for individual professional development. | ||||||||
| INSTRUCTOR | Dr. Phillip W. Hofmann, Assistant Professor of Literacy and Education, Eastern Oregon University. 18 years as K-12 language arts and reading teacher in California and Oregon. Nine years teaching at EOU. Reader's Theater expert. Author of children's books. (BA, San Diego State University; MA and PhD, Claremont Graduate University) | ||||||||
| TARGET AUDIENCE |
Teachers seeking a reading endorsement. | ||||||||
| TIME COMMITMENT |
30 hours of assignment completion spread over the term. | ||||||||
| TEXTBOOK | A textbook is required for this course. You will find the textbook listed in the syllabus that is posted online at the EOU website or you may contact the instructor. For most classes, the EOU Bookstore will be a source for the textbook. | ||||||||
| COST | No course in the ReadOregon curriculum will cost more than $300 per credit, including all fees. | ||||||||
| TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS |
This online course requires access to the Internet with Word/WordPerfect for written assignments. Recommended minimum computer configuration is:
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| CONTACT | For more details on this course, please contact Dr. Phillip W. Hofmann, Eastern Oregon University. |
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