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Teaching a person to read requires a complex and carefully balanced mix of professional knowledge and skills in interpersonal communication, analysis, problem-solving, motivation, leadership and assessment. At B-W, teachers master these skills and open the world of language, ideas and opportunities to their students through the written word.
The MAEd in Reading examines the developmental stages of reading and writing, with focus on evaluation methods and instructional approaches, diagnostic and corrective reading methods, research in literacy education, and a survey of child and adolescent literature. The program includes a practicum in which students work with children who have been referred for reading difficulties, evaluating, planning and implementing remedial programs for them.
Teachers will earn a K-12 endorsement, as compared to the undergraduate reading endorsement which is attached to grade band license only. This program enhances movement on the salary scale, positions teachers to participate in coursework for a Masters-plus literacy license (literacy specialist), and prepares teachers for positions as school literacy consultants, which are new Ohio initiatives requiring at least an MA in Reading.
Teachers at any level and in any content area will:
- Learn how to provide more effective instruction since literacy is at the heart of learning in all disciplines for students at every grade level.
- Know how to respond effectively to national concerns about the literacy achievement gap between students at higher and lower socioeconomic levels.
- Develop strategies to teach literacy more effectively which, in turn, should lead to increased student achievement. Teachers should be able to provide more effective instruction to help students improve on state achievement tests.
- Develop a theoretical understanding of literacy teaching and learning which enables thoughtful, consistent and effective instructional decisions.
The MAEd in Reading is 34 semester hours. As a part-time program, the coursework and practicum may be completed in as little as two years. Classes are scheduled in the early evening during the school year and mornings during the summer.
MAEd candidates must pass a written comprehensive exam prior to graduation. Successful completion of Praxis II is required for endorsement eligibility.
The Reading specialization may be selected as part of the License+Master's Program. License+Master’s students should plan additional time to complete their program due to undergraduate course and clinical requirements.
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