CRIN 353B Practicum in Reading
353. PRACTICUM IN READING (Credit, 3
hours). This course teaches candidates to integrate
reading across content areas. The course
integrates reading, writing, speaking, and
listening strategies and activities. It emphasizes
comprehension as a tool to expand the
existing knowledge base of each individual
learner. The major emphasis is on the practice
of a balanced literacy approach stressing the
importance and necessity of combining
research based skills and strategies with fine
literature based on research and theories of
learning. The course helps candidates become
life long learners, problem solvers and critical
thinkers. It adheres to standards of the
International Reading Association (IRA) and
the unit¿s conceptual framework themes.