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IRA Standard 1 Foundational Knowledge: Candidates have knowledge of the foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.
TExES Competency 013 (Theoretical Foundations and Research-Based Curriculum)
The reading specialist understands and applies knowledge of the theoretical foundations of literacy and of research-based
reading/literacy curriculum.
This is demonstrated through the research conducted on questioning used as the basis for this web site.
IRA Standard 2 Instructional Strategies & Curriculum Materials: Candidates use a wide range of instructional practices, approaches,
methods, and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction.
TExES Competency 010 (Instructional Methods and Resources) The reading specialist understands and applies knowledge of methods
and resources for providing effective literacy instruction that addresses the varied learning needs of all students at the
levels of early childhood through grade 12.
This is demonstrated by telling about using the different methods of questioning—waiting longer, calling on students
in random order, having them create questions, etc.
IRA Standard 4 Creating a Literate Environment: Candidates create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing
by integrating foundational knowledge, use of instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials, and the
appropriate use of assessments.
TExES Competency 006 (Comprehension) The reading specialist understands and applies knowledge of reading comprehension and
instructional methods that promote students' reading comprehension at the levels of early childhood through grade 12.
This is demonstrated by using students’ interest and knowledge to relate questions to and to promote interest in reading.
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