Instructor: Stanley L. Swartz, Ph.D.
Telephone: 909-335-3089
Fax: 909-335-0826
Email: stanley_swartz@eee.org
Web page: http://www.dcache.net/cell

(PRE-REQUISITE - COURSE A)

DESCRIPTION: Ongoing exploration of topics from Course A. Literacy Coordinators begin to develop skills of peer coaching through classroom observation including conferencing, feedback and goal setting.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Participants will:

A. Understand and demonstrate the role of a peer coach.

B. Expand their theoretical understanding of literacy development.

C. Examine curriculum development and articulation throughout all primary grades.

D. Learn to develop effective methodology in working with adult learners.

TOPICS:

A. Classroom observation techniques.

B. Peer Coaching, dialog and feedback.

C. Cognitive Coaching.

D. Adult learning theory.

E. Curriculum development and articulation.

F. State of California Teaching Reading Program Advisory and Competencies mandated by AB3482 and AB1086.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

A. Lecture

B. Group Discussion

C. Professional reading discussion group

D. Video tape and discussion of tapes

E. Observations in designated classrooms

REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION:

A. Participation in class

B. Attendance

C. Administering Assessment instruction

D. Final Project

E. Written Case Study

F. Written reflection of classroom observation

READINGS:

See Course A Syllabus