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Case Study Assignment Reflection

Morgan Bevell

Department of Special Education, University of Kansas

SPED 898: Masters Project

Dr. Irma Brasseur-Hock

June 5, 2023
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Case Study Assignment Reflection

Introduction

SPED 741: Methods and Assessment: Literacy Interventions for Struggling Learners &

Students with High-Incidence Disabilities focuses on research based instructional practices and

interventions, assessment strategies, and program planning for the literacy development of

students with reading and/or writing disabilities. This course features hands-on experience with

implementing literacy assessments and identifying evidence-based literacy practices that respond

to the data gathered on students' reading and writing abilities and needs. A focus on building

research skills is emphasized with the examination of professional literature for evidence-based

literacy practices and exploration of literacy assessments.

Purpose

The overall purpose of this assignment is to help us gain an in-depth understanding of the

reading needs of a particular student, develop an appropriate reading instructional and

intervention plan, and present what we learned from implementing our case study. We selected a

target student and assessed him or her in the five areas of reading (phonemic awareness,

phonics/word study, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) using a variety of the assessment

tools presented in class.

Revisions

The feedback received on this assignment was positive and no revisions were needed. I

received 100% of the possible points. Dr. Suzanne Robinson felt my case study addressed the

assignment requirements and was ready to be shared with parents or other teachers.

Reflection
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Working through my case study was instrumental in my development as a special educator

and one of my favorite assignments of the program. I thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on

experience and seeing my student progress right in front of my eyes as a result of an intervention

I implemented myself. This experience solidified my choice of career and brought me great pride

to see my student improve. I learned the importance of evidence-based practices and saw their

impacts firsthand.