Master of Education [M.Ed] [Reading Education] From University of North Dakota

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.