Pilihan program

Ringkasan program

This program prepares classroom teachers to meet the International Reading Association’s (IRA) Standards for Reading Professionals (Revised, 2003) at the reading specialist/literacy coach level, and the requirements for Rhode Island certification as reading specialists/consultant. Admission to the program is competitive. All students are expected to complete approximately 34 credits of coursework depending upon experience and transfer credits. Coursework consists of three strands, Developing Knowledge, Developing Expertise, and Developing Professionalism, which specific courses and outcomes tied to each. The graduate reading program ensures a core base of knowledge upon entrance into the program through pre-program requirements, and an exiting base of knowledge through candidates’ successful completion of specific tasks and a written comprehensive examination. This program in reading is designed to help teachers acquire knowledge in the multifaceted arenas of literacy research and instruction. It seeks to educate its teachers to think critically about research and practice, to base instructional decisions upon student needs, and to understand student needs through more than one lens. The program promotes a deeply held belief that teaching is reflective. Through reflection on theory, research, and practice, the program seeks to develop competent reading professionals who understand literacy theory and research, how these inform literacy assessment and instruction, and how to use knowledge of theory, research, assessment, and instruction to design appropriate literacy programs for all students. The program requirements are 30 credits minimum, a required common core of 6 credits (Foundations, Research), electives, an academic specialization (18 - 24 credits).

Persyaratan masuk bagi mahasiswa internasional

Persons wishing to be admitted to the program must hold the baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution by the time they begin their graduate studies at URI. Two copies of the completed application form, two official copies of the transcripts of all previous college and post-baccalaureate work, sealed by the Registrar in the envelopes provided, a minimum of two letters of recommendation from instructors, employers, or supervisors, sealed by the referees in the envelope provided, some experience in the field of Adult Education. Applicants from foreign countries must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 unless a higher minimum is listed under the admission requirements for the specific plan. Students also completed GRE math and verbal sections. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are optional for both domestic and international applicants, as listed on a reference copy of the application forms (international or US). The University has established a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based test); the equivalent minimum score on the computer-based test is 213. On the newest TOEFL test, minimum scores are 20 (reading), 22 (writing), 17 (listening), and 17/23 (speaking, higher value to be a teaching assistant).

Kualifikasi

Magister (S2)

Institusi penerbit ijazah

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

Nama jurusan

College of Human Science and Services, School of Education