The standards of the International Reading Association are followed to ensure quality and effectiveness.
Objective
Candidates Will Demonstrate Proficiencies On 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
Portfolio Criterion
The reading faculty divide the standards among them (two faculty members per standard) to score the portfolios. Candidates must achieve a score of 1 (acceptable) on each standard.
Finding
Quality And Effectiveness
All candidates met the goal of passing their master's portfolio with at least a 1 (acceptable).
Action
Portfolio Plan
The reading program met our goal for each master's candidate to score at least a 1 (acceptable) overall in 2013-2014. For the 204-2015 academic year, our goal is to have at least 80% of the candidates score a 2 (exceptional).
Goal
Diagnostic Assessment
students conduct a diagnostic evaluation and individual instruction of reading performance for two children attending the Sam Houston State University Reading Program.
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 READ 5307 and READ 5308. See attached rubric.
Criterion
Case Study Analysis
Candidates will achieve a score of 2 on each of the 6 areas in the Case Study Analysis, demonstrating that they have exceeded standards on the rubric.
Finding
Diagnostic Assessment
Six of the ten candidates scored 2 on each criteria of the case study rubric. Four of the ten candidates scored 2 on four of the criteria and 1 on two of the criteria. All students made passing grades on the case studies overall.
Action
Case Study Plan
Analyzing the case study results, we realized that there is room for improvement by our candidates on interpreting assessment data and connecting theory and course content. As a result more instructional emphasis in these areas will be included in the coursework of READ 5307 and 5308 in 2014-2015.