Enhance the quality and effectiveness of the academic programs
Objective
Candidates Will Demonstrate Proficiencies Of The International Reading Association Standards
The proficiencies of the International Reading Association were developed by leaders in the profession and represent the knowledge and skills base needed by Reading Specialists in the field.
Indicator
Portfolio Rubric
Candidates create a portfolio that demonstrates their proficiency in each standard through work samples and reflection as related to the IRA rubric. See attached rubric.
Criterion
Candidate Scores
The reading faculty divide the standards among them (two faculty members per standard) to score the portfolios. Candidates must score 80% or better.
Finding
Portfolio Assessment
All candidates scored at least 80% on their Masters Portfolios.
Action
Portfolio Assessment
Faculty will work on improving the rubric to more effectively evaluate student portfolios.
Goal
Diagnostic Assessment
Diagnostic assessment includes knowledge of an appropriate array of diagnostic assessment tools for measuring progress in reading areas with sound justification for assessment instruments.
Objective
Students Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Instruction Based On Assessment Data
This assignment consists of each graduate student conducting a diagnostic evaluation and individual instruction of reading performance for two children attending the Sam Houston State University Reading Program.
Data from the tests given will be summarized and interpreted to establish reader's developmental/instructional level in reading as well as an indication of the child’s literacy strengths and weaknesses. Using an analysis of the child’s reading level, reading strengths, and reading weaknesses, students will construct a program of instructional recommendations.
Indicator
Case Study Analysis
Candidates will demonstrate proficiency in evaluation and instruction in their case study report as indicated by the Case Study Rubric. This rubric was developed by the reading faculty to evaluate students' ability to assess, plan instruction and deliver instruction. This rubric is based on the International Reading Association standards. See attached rubric. Performance on the Case Study will be evaluated by instructors for RDG 532 and RDG 533. See attached rubric.
Criterion
Case Study Analysis
Candidates will score 80% or better in the Case Study Analysis, demonstrating that they have met or exceeded standards on the rubric.
Finding
Case Study Analysis
All candidate scored 80% or better on the Case Study Analysis.
Action
Case Study
Faculty will continue to prepare candidates for the Case Study Analysis. Faculty will review Case Study rubric to determine effectiveness in evaluating student skills.