W. Va. Code R. agency 126, tit. 126, ser. 126-135, app 1
TRAINING OBJECTIVES FOR DEVELOPMENTAL
READING AUTHORIZATION
1.0 FOUNDATIONS
1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamic nature of the reading process.
1.1.1 Holistic
1.1.2 Developmental
1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the learner and the learning process with specific application to reading.
1.2.1 Developmental stages of the learner and the reading process.
1.2.2 Factors that influence reading performance.
1.2.2.1 prior knowledge and experience of learner
1.2.2.2 physiological, psychological, and socio-cultural
1.2.2.3 language development as it relates to reading
1.2.2.4 writing process as it relates to reading.
1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of basic information related to the reading process.
1.4 Definitions
1.4.1 instructional/process terms
1.4.2 assessment terms
1.4.2.1 formal/informal
1.4.2.2 diagnostic/achievement
1.5 General approaches of reading instruction
1.5.1 basal
1.5.2 language experience
1.5.3 linguistic
1.5.4 eclectic
2.0 ASSESSMENT
2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concept that assessment is a continuous process which is an integral part of diagnostic teaching.
2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of reading assessment procedures.
2.2.1 Administer and interpret formal and informal diagnostic assessments.
2.2.2 Identify learner needs.
2.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures involved with the application of assessment information.
2.3.1 designing an appropriate classroom program.
2.3.1.1 adapting instructional strategies
2.3.1.2 adapting materials
2.3.1.3 adjusting program expectations/outcomes
2.3.2 Making referrals for special program assistance as necessary.
3.0 PROGRAMS
3.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the organization and presentation necessary for reading instruction.
3.1.1 Understand and demonstrate a variety of instructional procedures to teach word recognition and vocabulary development.
3.1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive processes involved in reading comprehension.
3.1.3 Understand and demonstrate a variety of instructional methods to facilitate learning at the different levels of reading.
3.1.4 Comprehension
3.2 Demonstrate instructional strategies which facilitate comprehension in content area narrative and expository materials.
3.3 Demonstrate instructional strategies which facilitate the learner's independent use of study skills.
3.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of independent reading through establishing classroom reading centers and promoting recreational reading as an integral part of the instructional program.
3.5 Demonstrate an understanding of instructional processes which relate reading to writing.
W. Va. Code R. agency 126, tit. 126, ser. 126-135, app 1