READ 860 Reading Instruction in the Elementary School 3(3,0) Knowledge and skills necessary for teaching reading to varied types of elementary school learners. Preq: Consent of instructor.
READ 861 Fundamentals of Basic Reading 3(3,0) Historical progression of the teaching of reading; current theories and reading practices; teaching basic reading skills.
READ 862 Clinical Research in Reading 3(3,0) Reading research and literature; original investigation in such problems as development of reading skills and attitudes, clinical procedures, and techniques is required. Preq: READ 861.
READ 863 Organizing and Supervising Reading Programs 3(3,0) Supervisory problems with planning reading programs; analysis of methods and materials of teaching; evaluation of reading programs. Preq: One of the following: READ 860, 861, 864, 865, 869.
READ 864 Teaching Secondary School Reading 3(3,0) Methods and materials for secondary reading programs in developmental, corrective, remedial, adapted, content, and recreational areas.
READ 865 Evaluation and Remediation of Reading Problems 3(2,3) Remedial methods and materials for teaching reading; use of diagnostic instruments and interpretation of test results. Students participate in laboratory/field experience and prepare case studies with summary of diagnosis emphasizing remediation procedures. Preq: READ 860, 861, or 864.
READ 866 Practicum in Reading 3(2,2) Supervised practicum emphasizing diagnostic and remedial work with readers in public schools. Preq: READ 865, consent of instructor.
READ 867 Middle School Reading 3(3,0) Techniques, materials, and theories for teaching reading to middle school students emphasizing correlating reading skills into the content area. Preq: Education major or consent of instructor.
READ 868 Using Literature and Technology for Reading Instruction 3(3,3) Provides early childhood, elementary, and middle school teachers with theory and knowledge needed to utilize technological and library resources and make appropriate literature selections for the teaching of reading.
READ 869 Integrated Approach to Reading and Writing Instruction 3(3,0) Understanding of the reading/writing processes for early childhood and elementary teachers; investigation of the whole language approach in the classroom. Preq: READ 861 or equivalent.
READ 870 Early Literacy: Strategic Reading and Writing Instruction 3(3,0) Use of the theoretical base of the Reading Recovery program to modify instructional practices to include generalizable instructional procedures. Preq: READ 860 or equivalent.
READ 871 Literacy Across the Curriculum 3(3,0) Use of the theoretical base of the Reading Recovery program to modify instructional practices to include reading and writing activities in all aspects of K5 curriculum. Preq: READ 860 or equivalent and 870.
READ 872 Guided Reading and Guided Writing 3(3,0) Use of the techniques of Guided Reading, Shared Writing, and Interactive Writing appropriately in classroom situations. Demonstration of how the difficulty level of teaching practice must change over time as students move from dependence on assistance to independence during the reading and writing processes. Preq: READ 860 or equivalent, 870, 871.
READ 873 Models for Balanced Literacy 3(3,0) Prepares classroom teachers to organize K5 classrooms for balanced literacy instruction. Participants apply classroom organization procedures in actual K5 classrooms. Preq: READ 860 or equivalent, 865, 870, 871, 872.
READ 880 Reading Recovery Teacher I 3(3,0) First in a two-semester, two-course sequence designed to prepare teachers to implement and teach a Reading Recovery Program. Issues related to reading theory and process, instructional processes, program implementation, and evaluation. Preq: Consent of instructor. Coreq: READ 882.
READ 881 Reading Recovery Teacher II 3(3,0) Second in a two-course sequence designed to prepare teachers to implement and teach in a Reading Recovery Program. Issues related to reading theory and process, instructional process, program implementation, and evaluation. Preq: Admission into the Clemson Reading Recovery Program, READ 880, 882. Coreq: READ 883.
READ 882 Reading Recovery Teacher Practicum I 3(0,9) Teaching experience allowing teachers to develop and practice responsibilities of implementing and teaching first grade children in a Reading Recovery program. Participants implement content studied in READ 880. Preq: Consent of instructor. Coreq: READ 880.
READ 883 Reading Recovery Teacher Practicum II 3(0,9) Teaching experience and practice in implementing and teaching in a Reading Recovery Program. Participants implement content studied in READ 881. Preq: Admission into the Clemson University Reading Recovery Program, READ 880, 882. Coreq: READ 881.
READ 884 Reading Recovery Clinical I 3(3,0) First in a two-course sequence aimed at providing leadership experiences in implementing a Reading Recovery Program in an elementary school setting. Preq: Admission into the Clemson University Reading Recovery Teacher Leader program. Coreq: READ 886, 937.
READ 885 Reading Recovery Clinical II 3(3,0) Second in a two-course sequence aimed at providing leadership experiences in implementing a Reading Recovery Program in an elementary school setting. Preq: Admission into the Clemson University Reading Recovery Teacher Leader program. Coreq: READ 887, 938.
READ 886 Reading Recovery Teacher Leader Practicum I 3(0,9) First in a two-course sequence designed to prepare Reading Recovery Teacher Leaders to implement a school-based program, supervise teachers, and carry out responsibilities related to maintaining a Reading Recovery site. Preq: Admission into the Clemson University Reading Recovery Teacher Leader program. Coreq: READ 884, 937.
READ 887 Reading Recovery Teacher Leader Practicum II 3(0,9) Second in a two-course sequence designed to prepare Reading Recovery Teacher Leaders to implement a school-based program, supervise teachers, and carry out responsibilities related to maintaining a Reading Recovery site. Preq: Admission into the Clemson University Reading Recovery Teacher Leader program. Coreq: READ 885, 938.
READ 937 Reading Recovery Theory I 3(3,0) First of a two-course sequence designed to examine theoretical principles of the reading process as applied in the Reading Recovery Program. Issues related to program implementation and systematic program changes. Preq: Consent of instructor. Coreq: READ 884, 886.
READ 938 Reading Recovery Theory II 3(3,0) Second of a two-course sequence designed to examine theoretical principles of the reading process as applied in the Reading Recovery program. Issues related to program implementation and systematic program changes. Preq: Consent of instructor. Coreq: READ 885, 887.
READ 939 The Psychology of Teaching Reading 3(3,0) Psychological basis of the reading process; principles applied in teaching reading. Preq: READ 860 or 861 or consent of instructor.
READ 940 Advanced Diagnosis and Remediation in Reading 3(2,3) Advanced diagnosis and reme-diation in reading; review of diagnostic instruments and instructional materials. Preq: READ 860 or 861; 865; or consent of instructor.
READ 941 Advanced Practicum in Reading 3(2,3) Diagnosis and remediation testing; remedi-ation. Extensive case studies with recommendation for the classroom teacher are required. Preq: READ 940 and consent of instructor.
READ 942 Teaching Reading Through a Literature Emphasis 3(3,0) Strategies for integrating literature into the traditional reading program. Preq: An introductory reading class or equivalent.
READ 943 The Reading-Writing Connection: An Integrated Approach 3(3,0) Theoretical bases and practical techniques for teaching reading and writing in an integrated manner; reading and writing as processes; basic skills instruction in a coordinated program; multiple subject areas; use of student interest and ability. Preq: Basic reading methods course.
READ 944 Reading Research: Review and Critique of the Literature 3(3,0) Historical and contemporary research in reading and related literacy fields. Preq: Admission to the PhD program in Curriculum and Instruction.
READ 945 Special Problems in Reading Education 3(1,4) Individual study of a specific topic in reading. Students may choose from a large diversity of topics. Preq: READ 860 or 861; READ 862, 865, ED F 808; or consent of instructor.