Description
The Read to Succeed (R2S) Literacy Research course is one of three courses required for SC educators seeking to earn the R2S Literacy Specialist Endorsement (an additional approved educational leadership course is required for the final endorsement). This course will not produce a researcher; rather, it will outline how to use research to improve one’s own understanding of a topic and enhance practice. This will involve learning about types of research and how research is conducted in education. It will also explore why evidence-based research is critical for improving educational outcomes. Participants will understand how literature reviews and meta-analyses bring meaningful takeaways from research to the classroom. They will complete this course knowing how to apply evidence-based research to their own practice.
This course is for professional development credit only. VirtualSC PD courses do not count towards any type of degree.
Course Outline
Week 1: Student Orientation
Week 2: Education Research
Week 3: Literature Reviews
Week 4: Understanding Effect-Size
Week 5: Cultivating Coaching Conversations for Literacy Growth
Week 6: Research Supporting Evidence-Based Instruction
Week 7: Putting Research into Practice: Science of Reading
Prerequisites
This is an advanced level course for teachers, literacy coaches, curriculum specialists, professional development specialists, or other school personnel. Participants are expected to have regular access to computers with Internet access. They will also need speakers and a microphone (or a headset or telephone) to participate in the Virtual Meeting sessions. In addition, participants should be proficient with browsing the Internet, uploading and downloading content, navigating to computer files, and with using word processing software, email, and attachments.
This course is one of four that leads to certification as a literacy specialist. Prior to completion of this course, the participant should have already successfully completed each of the following courses:
- All courses leading to the R2S Literacy Teacher Endorsement.
- Foundations of Reading
- Content Area Reading and Writing (any approved “Content Area Reading and Writing” course)
- Instructional Practices
- Assessment of Reading
- All courses leading to the R2S Coaching Endorsement.
Required Materials
All materials in this course are the property of the South Carolina Department of Education Office of VirtualSC PD. All course materials needed/required for the workshop are available online.
Registration
When you register for a graduate course there are two steps: first with VirtualSC PD and then with The College of Charleston. Upon registration with VirtualSC PD, directions will be emailed to you for completing registration with The College of Charleston. Check the email used to create your Genius account often.
- Registration with The College of Charleston is required for each graduate course in order for credit to be awarded.