Instruction - Teacher of Reading

Overview

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.

Learning outcomes

The Master of Education in Instruction - Teacher of Reading degree program at Wilmington University 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