Form 6.

3: Course Outline with Assessment Ideas and Activities

Course Title: RDGED 720-Leading and Directing the Reading Program Module Number and Name: 2. Leadership skills of reading specialists. Objective 1. Reflect upon the leadership qualities of the reading specialist. Assessment Ideas Discussion board Absorb Read Chapter 2 in Lassonde and Tucker (2014). Watch Wisconsins Department of Public Instruction (DPI) video clip about reading specialists definition and roles. 2. Self-assess your leadership strengths and identify skills areas for improvement. Jung Typology Test Read introduction and background to the Jung Typology Test. Do Post to discussion board. Write/reflect thoughts on the discussion board about roles and leadership qualities of the reading specialist OR personal reflection of their school or district reading specialist. Connect

Take Jung Typology Test.

3. Identify characteristics

Written

Read Shanklins

Read case studies

Have students share their results of the Jung Typology Test, reflect upon results, and how they would use information in their leadership as a reading specialist. Identify Shanklins

Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.

of effective coaching based reflection/respon article about six of literacy upon Nancy Shanklins six se characteristics of coaching in characteristics and discuss effective schools. how these characteristics coaching. apply in the role of the reading specialist. Course Title: RDGED 720-Leading and Directing the Reading Program Module Number and Name: 4. Developing effective developmental literacy programs. Objective 1. Examine the role of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and procedure for new adoption and implementation when developing a district reading program. Assessment Absorb Ideas Written Read chapter 3 in reflection/respon Lassonde and se Tucker (2014). Choose 1 of 3 chapters in Wepner and Strickland (2008) (elementary, middle, or high school focus) and read. Do Post to discussion board. On the Discussion Board, select two of the four areas: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Process for Change -- and summarize responses to the discussion board questions in the two areas selected

six characteristics within case studies and reflect.

Connect

2. Develop a vision for an effective reading program using theory- or evidencebased research and create a graphic organizer

Graphic organizer

Create graphic organizer that represents your vision for an effective reading

Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.

interpreting your vision.

3. Set up your ePortfolio. For those in the Reading Specialist Licensure Program, this is a requirement. For those taking the course for professional development, this is not a requirement.

e-portfolio site established

Provide example of e-portfolio of list of how tos (Chalk & Wire)

program; provide a one page summary explanation of graphic organizer. Establish eportfolio and create one artifact for Standard 1 of the International Reading Association (IRA) for e-portfolio.

Course Title: RDGED 720-Leading and Directing the Reading Program Module Number and Name: 5. District and School-wide reading programs and interventions. Objective Assessment Ideas 1. Analyze Discussion board the key elements of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and procedure for new adoption and implementati on within the Absorb What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Do Connect Post to discussion http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/findwhatworks.aspx board Choose a districtwide reading program or intervention strategy and reflect on the discussion board. Use WWC as a resource for

Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.

context of developing a reading program. 2. Develop a Written reflection/response vision of learning in literacy that is shared by the district and school communities. 3. Complete a mid-term survey for this course.

suggestions.

Review your school districts vision of literacy.

Survey for feedback in Review prior knowledge from modules knowing what areas are (1-4) and personal questions/concerns. needing further discussion/explanation/atten tion as well as assess content material presented in first 4 modules.

Reflect and write about your school district s vision of literacy Take survey in discussion section of the course. Reflect and respond to prompts on survey regarding course work learning.

Course Title: RDGED 720-Leading and Directing the Reading Program Module Number and Name: 10. Targeting areas for professional development. Objective Assessment Ideas Absorb Do Connect

Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.

1. Analyze types of evidence-based professional development.

Written Read chapter 9 in reflection/respon Wepner and se Strickland (2008).

Post to Discussion board. Reflect and write about two types of evidence-based professional development; identify which of the two styles you prefer as a learner. Create Needs Assessment questionnaire/survey to administer to staff and post to discussion board and Dropbox. Respond to two other classmates Needs Assessment draft.

2. Develop a Needs Assessment to assist in planning evidence-based professional development and continuous learning opportunities for educators.

Needs Assessment

Read sample Needs Assessment plans.

Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.