Reading Endorsement
The following courses are required for an endorsement in reading.
In addition to the coursework candidates must pass the WEST E Reading test # 030.
EDTE 231 Instructional Methods: Reading, Writing and Communicating Level I
MIT’s - EDTE 540 Foundations of Reading and Language Arts
3 Credits (Fall Only)
This course is an introduction to theories and practices supporting reading and language arts instruction K-12.
Language acquisition, required skills and approaches in reading, writing, listening and speaking, and
assessment will be examined
EDTE 331 Instructional Methods: Reading, Writing and Communicating Level II
MIT’s – EDTE 537 Integrated Instruction: Language Arts, Art, Music, and Drama
3 Credits (Spring Only) Co-requisite: EDTE 331L or for MIT’s EDTE 506 Field Experience
This course assists teachers with the creation and implementation of literacy methods as a means of integrating
the course curriculum. An emphasis of this course is the alignment of the methods to the Washington State
Goals and the EALRs. Candidates may not substitute EDSE 451.
EDTE 331L Field Experience, Co-requisite: EDTE 331
MIT’s – EDTE 506 Field Experience, Co-requisite: EDTE 537
1 Credit (Spring Only)
The teacher candidate will complete a 30 hour in class field experience related to reading competencies. A
supervisor will observe the teacher candidate at least two times during this field experience.
MSTL 414 Literacy and the Second Language Learner (Fall Only)
MIT’s - MSTL 514 Literacy and the Second Language Learner (Summer or Fall)
3 Credits
This course provides literacy knowledge related to working with English as second language learners. Teacher
candidates and tutors will create classroom materials for K to adult learners to support their learning of literacy
knowledge. Students will invent and develop teaching ideas based on principles of first and second language
acquisition, writing and reading theory. This knowledge will be translated into practical application through the
creation of lesson plans and curriculum development, literature circles and other hands-on tasks and activities.
EDTE 461 Reading Diagnosis
MIT’s - EDTE 561 Reading Diagnosis
3 credits (Spring Only)
A wide range of reading assessment tools are examined and applied to identify and diagnose reading strengths
and deficiencies of K-12 students. Appropriate instructional strategies for remediation and extension are
developed.
EDTE 462 Children and Adolescent Literature
MIT’s - EDTE 562 Children and Adolescent Literature
3 Credits (Fall Only)
This course surveys classical and contemporary literary works for children and youth, preschool-early
adolescent. Assessment and teaching strategies for the utilization of literature across the K-12 curriculum will
also be a focus of this course.
EDTE 464 Reading Practicum – Capstone
MIT’s - 564 Reading Practicum – Capstone
1 Credit (Spring or Fall)
This course creates and applies literacy instruction/assessment strategies in a K-12 classroom setting. School
location arranged.
For additional information, contact Cathy Dieter, Certification Director
at (509)313-3504 or dieter@gonzaga.edu.
2009 Reading Endorsement – 7-10-2010