Reading and Literacy - Endicott College

Reading and Literacy from Endicott College is a Campus Master Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Master of Education in Reading and Literacy prepares candidates to work as reading specialists for all grade levels. This program will prepare candidates who are experienced teachers to obtain Massachusetts State Licensure as a Reading Specialist for all grades (K?12). The programs in Reading and Literacy are designed in two tracks: 1) a 21-credit post-baccalaureate program that leads to Initial Licensure, and an optional 15 additional credit program to obtain a Master's degree in Initial Licensure, 2) a 36-credit Appropriate Master's Degree program that leads to Professional Licensure. Program Outcomes Enabling students to develop a philosophy of ?emergent literacy? as it relates to current trends in the field of reading and language and development. Providing students knowledge of significant theories, practices, and programs for developing skills and reading comprehension. Providing students knowledge about child and adolescent development and timing of formal reading instruction. Providing students with multiple opportunities for practicum experience to assess, diagnose, and provide remedial strategies for students who may be experiencing reading/language difficulties. Providing students with appropriate methods of administering reading programs for K?12 grade levels, including curriculum planning, staff development, and selection of materials. Providing opportunities for students to pursue research on the topic of authentic assessment, literacy, and the integration of the language arts. Providing students with opportunities to design instructional strategies to meet the needs of reading disabled youngsters. Providing opportunities for students to understand the changing role of the consulting teacher of reading as a member of a support team and instructional leader. Modeling effective ways of staff supervision, teacher selection, and curriculum development through course content, observation, and practicum experience. View more details on Endicott College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.