Use this Praxis 5301 course to prepare for the Praxis Reading Specialist exam. You'll be able to review such topics as reading assessments and instruction, the development of phonics and reading fluency in children, how to teach vocabulary, and more.
Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. About the Praxis Tests
- Ch 2. Reading Assessment Techniques
- Ch 3. Using Assessment Data to Plan Reading Instruction
- Ch 4. Development of Oral Language Skills
- Ch 5. Teaching Oral Language and Communication Skills
- Ch 6. Understanding Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
- Ch 7. Concepts of Print
- Ch 8. Phonics & Fluency
- Ch 9. Word Analysis & Vocabulary for Developing Readers
- Ch 10. Development of Reading Comprehension
- Ch 11. Reading Comprehension of Fiction & Poetry
- Ch 12. Reading Comprehension Strategies for Nonfiction
- Ch 13. Understanding Writing Skills and Processes
- Ch 14. Spelling, Usage and Writing Mechanics
- Ch 15. Reading and Writing Research Skills
- Ch 16. Diversity in Reading Instruction
- Ch 17. Instructional Practices for Reading Specialists
- Ch 18. Roles and Programs for Reading Specialists
- Ch 19. Professional Development for Reading Specialists
- Ch 20. Communication and Collaboration for Reading Specialists
- Course Practice Test