EDRD614 Master’s Project Presentation (1 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): EDRD608  
The culmination of the master’s degree in Literacy Education is the presentation and defense of the candidate’s research project. Prior to the final presentation, candidates receive instructor guidance and peer feedback via Blackboard.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

RLE.  A reading leader, in viewing professional development as a career-long effort and responsibility, must: 
(1) promote and facilitate teachers’ ongoing self-reflection related to teaching and student learning;
(2) seek to be well informed and share up-to-date knowledge of literacy learning with colleagues;
(5) seek leadership opportunities in professional organizations.

1. Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
2. Orally explain and defend the research hypothesis, design, data analysis, and conclusions.
3. Demonstrate written communication skills needed to explain one’s research hypothesis, design, data analysis choices, interpretation of findings and applications of classroom practice.
4. Connect the learning obtained through this course of study and research project to lifelong learning goals.
5. Enumerate examples of how this project impacts professional development for self and other.
6. Explain how this project enhances the literacy development of children and/or adolescents.