Deanna Stoube, M.Ed.

Director, St. Ambrose Clinical Reading Center

Ambrose Hall 201
Phone: 563-333-6079
Area(s) of Interest:
Reading Education

Email Me:
StoubeDeannaM@ambrose.sau.edu

St. Ambrose University
518 W. Locust St.
Davenport IA 52803
(563) 333-6000

SAU Education Department

Date last modified: 03/24/06

Biographical Information

Favorite Quote:

We've taught you that the world is round,
That red and white makes pink,
And something else that matters more--
We've taught you how to think.

                                            Suess, Prelutsky, and Smith

Office Hours:

Wednesday          8:00-Noon and 1:00 - 2:00pm
or by appointment


Specific Materials Pertaining to Reading Education Classes:

ECE 306  Science and Social Studies for Young Children 4 Credits
explores the learning dimensions of science and social studies for preprimary children while integrating curriculum and supporting active learning. Science is emphasized for all students connecting it to technology and society; social studies examines people in society as they interact with each other and their many environments. Prerequisites: ECSE 204; ECE 365; admission to Teacher Education Program.

EDUC 369 Child and Adolescent Literature 3 credits
Evaluation of Quality literature written for and read by children and young adolescents. Methods of choosing books related to promoting reading as an enjoyable and meaningful activity and developing competence in presenting literature to children and adolescents (including oral interpretation of literature and creative dramatics). Prerequisites: EDUC 205 or 207; EDUC 284 0r PSYC 284.

EDUC 460Developing Evidence-Based Reading Instruction Programs 1 credit
Current research and trends in the teaching of reading. Prerequisites: EDUC 371, 372, 452, 453; senior standing and admission to the Education Department.

WI-EDUC 452  Diagnostic and Prescriptive Techniques of Teaching Reading 4 credits
Diagnostic and prescriptive techniques for classroom teachers of reading. Corrective techniques appropriate for less severe reading disabilities; writing diagnostic and progress reports; parent interviews; designing prescriptions for teaching, tutoring and evaluating children in clinical setting. Lecture and laboratory. Graduate students (552) are required to fulfill 452 requirements, complete a daily reflection form, and transcript six interactions with their child. Prerequisite: ECE 303/EDUC 370 or consent of instructor, minimum 25 clock hours of clinical work with students. EDUC 552 prerequisites: One foundation course in reading and at least two years teaching experience.

EDUC 453. Reading Clinic: Advanced Teaching Practicum 4 credits
Diagnosis and correction of reading problems in a clinical setting. Using and evaluating formal and informal test instruments; writing diagnostic and progress reports; parent interviews; designing prescriptions for teaching, tutoring and evaluating children in reading programs and content areas. Prerequisites: Senior standing; ECE 303 or EDUC 370, 369, 452; and minimum 25 clock hours of clinical work with students.


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