Practicum III Assignment and Points Assigned

Practicum III Course Assignment Points

COURSE ASSIGNMENT	ASSIGNMENT COMPONENTS	POINTS AVAILABLE	POINTS ASSIGNED
Articles/Research Report	Present a summary and reflection of an article that focuses on research related Language Arts instruction.  Include the title, name of journal or source, author & date of publication.  The emphasis of the article should be reading theories, methodologies or research related to reading achievement or a specific area of Language Arts instruction, such as word recognition, reading comprehension, written communication or verbal communication   and difficulties.	10
Structured External Assignment (SEA): Reading Assessment Data Table	Create a data table that compares and contrast the purposes, strengths, weaknesses, and appropriateness of formal and informal reading diagnostic assessments. The data should include the SIT (Slosson Intelligence Test), SORT (Slosson Oral Reading Test), BRI (Basic Reading Inventory), a test of auditory discrimination, a test of visual discrimination and a test that relates to the psychological process of reading.  The table should include a well-written, introduction and summary of your information.  Data should include independent research and class discussion and information.	15
Critique of 5 Resource/Instructional Materials	3 of the 5 materials will be identified as appropriate to teach skills as a supplement to strategies implemented during instruction.	05
BRI/Case Study and Journal	Select a child & administer an Informal Reading Inventory.  Analyze & synthesize the results.  Design and implement a tutoring program to fit the child’s needs. Evaluate the success of the tutoring program. Reflective Journal Entries	30 10
Description of How Children Learn to Read	Write a summary detailing the stages of learning to read, starting at birth and inclusive of the 5 components of effective reading instruction	10
Mentor Evaluation	Practicum Student Evaluation Form*	10
Supervisor Evaluation of Placement Activities	Practicum III Student Observation Form*	10
Total		100