RDG 415 Wk 2 Discussion – Identifying Reading Difficulties

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

During the first week of school, you are studying the assessment results of your students from the prior year. You discover that 7 of your students were not reading at grade level at the end of last year.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What types of formal and informal assessments should you use to determine your students’ current reading levels and/or difficulties in reading?
• Recommend 2 educational technology-based tools that you can use to conduct informal assessments. Describe how you would use each tool.
• How will you use the results of the assessments to inform your reading instruction?
• Recommend 2 educational technology-based tools that you can use in your modified instruction based on assessment results. Describe how you would use each tool.

Explain and provide specific examples to support your responses.

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.