Reading Education Graduate Program

PROGRAM MISSION

M.Ed., Reading Education Mission Statement and Program Goals

The Masters in Education, Reading Education program prepares teachers to develop expertise in reading/language arts.  Graduates are equipped to become life-long learners in the field of literacy education, understand and respect diverse readers, promote the learning of all students, use effective instructional practice and assessment, and systematically reflect on their practice to advance literacy achievement for their students.  Students in the program will:

• Learn to use the foundations of literacy to create a literate environment for literacy learning by diverse learners in the classroom;
• Gain knowledge of literacy curriculum that is learner and literature based;
• Learn to use constructivist assessment and instructional practices in the classroom;
• View professional development in literacy education as a career-long responsibility of the classroom teacher.

M.S., Reading Education Mission Statement and Program Goals
The Master of Science, Reading Education prepares literacy specialists and classroom teachers in reading/language arts and leadership.  Graduates possess specialized knowledge about how to work with readers who have diverse needs.  Systematic reflection on instruction and assessment practices that aim to promote reading development for all learners is emphasized.  Students in the program will:

• Learn to use the foundations of literacy to create a literate environment for literacy learning by diverse learners in a variety of literacy learning settings;
• Gain knowledge of literacy curriculum that is learner and literature based;
• Learn to use constructivist assessment and instructional practices in a variety of literacy settings (e.g., Title I classroom);
• Understand methods to assess, diagnose, and evaluate readers and writers;
• Use systematic study of practice to lead positive changes in literacy teaching and learning.

Last Updated: February 10, 2009