EDU 747/748 Case Study
INTRODUCTION
During the Spring of 2016, I took a course titled EDUC 747/748: Supported Literacy. We were asked to select a striving reader and perform various reading assessments on the student. Since I previously completed a case study just last semester, I decided to again ask this student to join me for some reading sessions. This student, a 10 year old Latina, was a student of mine, and she can be described as a striving reader. We met on four different occasions during the month of June.
STANDARDS
WI Teacher Standards:
Standard 3: Teachers understand that children learn differently
Standard 7: Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons
Standard 8: Teachers know how to test for student progress
IRA Standards:
IRA Standard 1: Candidates understand the theoretical and evidence-based foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.
IRA Standard 3: Candidates use a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading and writing instruction.
Standard 5: Candidates create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing by integrating foundational knowledge, instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials, and the appropriate use of assessments.
REFLECTION
Although we had to meet during the first month of summer, my student and I barely noticed school was over! We were extremely motivated and we also had a bunch of fun together. It was during this case study that I realized how much growth she has made this year (6 reading levels!). Our time ended so quickly, and I will miss my sweet reading buddy.
