Master of Education in Reading
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Reading is designed to prepare previously-certified teachers to advance to positions as Reading Specialists. To do this effectively, they must have firm knowledge of literacy development; a broad familiarity with the range of children's literature and instructional materials used to develop literacy skills and strategies, a deep understanding of assessment as it informs instruction across the developmental span, comprehensive knowledge of current research, and strategies for continuously updating their research knowledge.
Most graduates who earn this degree seek state Department of Education certification as Reading Specialists. To become certified, Reading Specialists must be able to:
- design and implement instruction for emergent readers and writers;
- design and implement word recognition instruction;
- design and implement vocabulary instruction;
- design and implement comprehension strategies instruction;
- design and implement study skills instruction;
- motivate learners to engage in reading and writing;
- use technology to increase student learning; and
- have the dispositions and skills to work as partners with learners, families, and teachers.
