Reading and Literacy Graduate Course Offerings

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• Introduction to Guided Reading, Grades 3–8
• Systematic Teaching of Phonics and Spelling in the Primary Classroom, Grades K–3
• Introduction to Guided Reading, Grades K–2
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An Introduction to Guided Reading in a Good Literacy Program (Grades 3-8);
Course #EEDUC 6045 section 30

August 13 - 17, 2012
8:00 am–3:50 pm

Instructors: Kerry Crosby and Margaret Crosby

Download a sample syllabus (pdf).
*Please note this syllabus is subject to change.

This course offers an in-depth look at how to use Guided Reading in an intermediate classroom. It focuses on observing and analyzing reading behaviors for effective instruction as well as understanding the parts of a Guided Reading lesson and how each element helps students become more effective readers.

Other topics include:

• Improving student achievement through effective small group instruction
• Building an understanding of the reading process
• Learning how to choose and introduce appropriate books for Guided Reading instruction based on assessment data
• Learning how to group students dynamically for Guided Reading instruction
• Identifying characteristics of fiction and nonfiction to teach a variety of genres effectively

Systematic Teaching of Phonics and Spelling in the Primary Classroom (Grades K-3);
Course #EEDUC 6039 section 30

August 6 - 10, 2012
8:00 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

Instructor: Kris Pelletier

Download a sample syllabus [pdf]
*Please note that this syllabus is subject to change.

This course will take an in-depth look at the teaching of phonics in a primary classroom. It will focus on the nine critical areas of phonics and spelling learning as well as the role of letter-sound relationships in the reading and writing process.

Other topics include:

• Techniques for teaching how letters and words work
• An overview of 100 mini-lessons for K–2 classrooms
• Role of phonological awareness in learning to read and write
• How to use students' reading and writing to assess phonics and spelling knowledge
• Comprehensive spelling system for grades 1–4
• Designing and planning effective word study center activities

An Introduction to Guided Reading in a Good Literacy Program (Grades K-2);
Course #EEDUC 6047 section 30

July 30 - August 3, 2012
8:00 am–3:50 pm

Instructors: Alice Sasso and Kathy Ha

Download a sample* syllabus [pdf]
*Please note this syllabus is subject to change.

This course will take an in-depth look at how to use Guided Reading in the K–2 classroom. It is based on Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell's book: Guided Reading: Good First Teaching for All Children.

Other topics include:

• How to use leveled books
• How to assess a student through the use of running records
• How to match books to a student's reading level
• How to organize and manage your classroom during the Guided Reading lesson
• How to incorporate Shared Reading, Read Aloud, Independent Reading, and literature discussion into the primary classroom

Cost:

Non-credit: $595 per course

Summer 2012 Credit Rate: $870 per credit + a $30 registration fee

• Two-Credit Option: $1,680 + $30 = $1,710
• Three-Credit Option: $2,520 +$30 = $2,550
  
• Lesley University offers a 10% discount for Lesley Alumni and Cambridge, MA residents. More information about discounts can be found on the Student Accounts site.

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Registering:

Non-credit Registration:

Download a Non-Credit Registration Form [pdf] or please contact the Literacy Collaborative office at 800.999.1959 x8170 or email crrcourses@lesley.edu.

Graduate Credit Registration:

Step 1: Register for the Course with the Lesley University Registrar's Office.

• New students submit a completed credit registration form [pdf] to the Office of the University Registrar. Be sure to indicate the course number and the number of credits you are taking. Mail credit registration form to: Office of the University Registrar, Lesley University, 29 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 or fax to 617.349.8717.
• Returning students can log onto LOIS (www.lesley.edu/lois) to register.
• Questions? The Office of the University Registrar is located on the third floor of University Hall, 1815 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, MA. To contact the Office of the University Registrar, phone 617.349.8740 or toll free, 800.999.1959 x8740, or email registrar@lesley.edu.

Step 2: Pay for the course via your LOIS account or the Office of Student Accounts.

• New students must pay for the Institute at the Student Accounts Office with a check or credit card.
• Returning students may pay for the Institute via their LOIS account under the "Pay My Bill" link.
• Please note: If you would like to use a voucher, you must take the course for credit. Original vouchers must be submitted to the Student Accounts Office at the time of registration. Please read the policies printed on the back of your voucher or located on the Student Accounts Office website under Payment Options.
• Questions? The Student Accounts Office is also located on the third floor of University Hall, 1815 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, MA. To contact the Student Accounts Office, phone 617.349.8760, or email studentaccounts@lesley.edu.

Location:

Lesley University
University Hall
1815 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(near the Porter Square stop on the MBTA Red Line)

If you have any questions, please call 617.349.8170 or email crrcourses@lesley.edu.