MEd 5221 Evaluation and Remediation of Reading Problems

An emphasis on preparing candidates to detect and diagnose reading difficulties and plan remediation for students in the elementary grades. This course will provide the candidate with an opportunity to acquire concepts related to Cumberland University’s common body of knowledge which encompasses the essential skills, understanding, and attitudes necessary for effective teaching. Specifically this course is designed to develop an understanding of various diagnostic measures used in the assessment of students’ reading difficulties and provide methodologies and research for planning remediation.