MRD 7806 Writing Assessment and Instruction (Cert Candidates, only)

This is a three credit course designed to focus on writing development of children within the K-12 environment. Candidates will learn about the history of teaching writing. Students in this course will learn about the processes of writing development including types and purposes of writing. Candidates will complete activities to prepare them to assess student writing and design differentiated lessons to support growth and development in acquiring writing skills. Candidates will examine research and trends related to state and national standards in writing. The course includes opportunities for design and implementation of writing lessons including reflection and evaluation of lesson effectiveness. Candidates will also spend time investigating appropriate strategies and routines to support students who struggle in reading and writing. Attention and time will be spent recognizing and understanding the forms of diversity present in writing development and their importance in learning to write. This course is required by Delaware State Department of Education for candidates who are pursuing a Reading Specialist certificate rather than a degree.