You'll gain knowledge in practices related to instructional approaches, materials, and an integrated, comprehensive, balanced curriculum to support student learning in reading and writing; assessment strategies and practices to evaluate effective reading and writing instruction; awareness, understanding, respect, and a valuing of differences in our society; literate environments that foster reading and writing; and leadership and professional development opportunities.

The Master of Education in Instruction: Teacher of Reading degree program is designed for educators who are interested in advancing their professional knowledge and skills related to literacy teaching and learning, including the following:

  • ?choosing effective and appropriate instructional approaches and materials
  • designing integrated, comprehensive, balanced curricula that support student learning in reading and writing
  • designing and implementing appropriate assessment strategies
  • developing awareness, understanding, and respect for cultural differences
  • creating literacy-rich learning environments that foster reading and writing
  • exploring leadership and professional development opportunities