326 Praxis Preparation in Reading/Language Arts
This course provides teacher candidates with a comprehensive review of the fundamental concepts of Reading/Language Arts. It is specifically designed to reduce test anxiety and to provide candidates with support, including personalized feedback. Candidates will receive 15 hours of targeted instruction to help them fully prepare for the Praxis II Reading/Language Arts Exam CKT 7812 including strategies for determining what the question is asking; print concepts; alphabet principles; phonological awareness; phonics and word recognition; fluency; and conventions of standard academic English. Review of the concepts tested on the Praxis II Exam include: I. Foundational Literacy Skills; II. Language; and III. Constructing Meaning. Admission to the course will require candidates to show proof of their Praxis II test scores so that the instructors may personalize learning based on the areas of need. If the candidate has not attempted the test, he/she will be encouraged to take the test within the first four weeks. Candidates will be required to attend one Saturday session from 9-11am. All other meeting times will be coordinated with individual members of the course.