• MED 6325: Adv Visual Arts Integration

  2.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course explores the history, theory, and practice of what it means to be a visual pedagogue or a teacher who incorporates the visual arts within day-to-day classroom instruction. It provides an orientation to arts integration in Utah schools with and through a visual arts lens. The curriculum aligns with State of Utah's core curriculum and national standards in the visual arts. Prerequisite:    MED 6317 and MED 6340
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• MED 6330: Children Literacy in the Class

  2.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course will provide a broad basis for using children's literature for instructional purposes in elementary classrooms to enhance literacy development.
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• MED 6340: Reading Assessment & Instruc

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Assessment of reading problems and corrective procedures for remediation in elementary classrooms.
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• MED 6350: Reading Comp Instruction

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  An exploration of current research theories and their pedagogical implications related to teaching vocabulary, reading comprehension, and metacognition. This course is required for the Level 1 Reading Endorsement.
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• MED 6352: Early Literacy Instr (K-6)

  2.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  The purpose of this course is to focus on the research on emergent and early literacy development so that teachers may construct well-designed, appropriate literacy learning environments and experiences for young language learners. Because this is an advanced course, students will be expected to have a reading background in early literacy. This course is required for the Level 1 Reading Endorsement.
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• MED 6353: Understanding Reading Develop

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course is to help practicing secondary teachers acquire skills and strategies to support struggling readers. Specifically, this course will provide teachers with a systematic and ongoing approach to classroom intervention to prevent continued failure in reading. Required for the Level 1 Basic Secondary Reading Endorsement.
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• MED 6354: Literacy Leadership/Prof Dev

  2.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course is designed to increase understanding of the administration and supervision of school literacy programs. Major topics will include: professional development, school/community relations, mentoring partnerships, student diversity, curriculum evaluation and development, and assessment. This course is required for the Reading Specialist Endorsement.
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• MED 6355: Research in Reading

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course will engage students in studying and understanding primary research documents in reading. Students will be guided to explore both classical and contemporary reading research studies. Students will also be instructed in basic research techniques in reading. This course is required for the Reading Specialist Endorsement.
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• MED 6356: INT Internship in Reading

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course is a field-based experience designed to give students an opportunity to work with curriculum and school leaders for improving reading instruction on a district or school level. Prerequisite:    MED 6354 and MED 6355
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• MED 6360: Foundations of Literacy

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  An exploration of current reading, oral and written language theories, and their applications for the improvement of literacy practices in schools.
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