Reading - Northwest Nazarene University

Reading from Northwest Nazarene University is a Online Master Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. This relatively new online master?s program serves the classroom teacher who holds elementary, secondary, or special education certification, and who desires to improve his/her reading instruction and literacy leadership. Based on current research, best practices, and state and national standards, the program equips K-12 teachers to do the following: Plan and implement instruction, beginning with pre-reading skills through advanced comprehension, to assist diverse learners in achieving competence in English literacy Use data from multi-faceted assessments to impact student achievement Evaluate and use published research and results from action research to inform instruction Be a resource and instructional leader in their individual schools and districts Completion of this program qualifies the candidate for a K-12 Idaho Reading Endorsement. Instructional Philosophy Teaching and learning best occur when: Planning and organization are focused and expectations are clearly met through purposeful activities Learners are provided with a wide range of challenging, relevant activities A collaborative learning environment allows for constructive, positive, and purposeful feedback and respect for differing opinions Instructional Delivery The program uses Angel online delivery technology to provide access for all K-12 teachers . The online system, used for all of the courses offered through the program, incorporates a cohort model, in which learners and an instructor interact in an asynchronous course setting. That is, all users do not have to be online at the same time, but may complete and submit assignments and engage in discussion as outlined in the course descriptions and syllabi as their schedules permit. Online Summer Orientations In addition to the online courses, candidates will participate in three 1-credit online orientations during each of three summers. Goals of these online summer residencies include the following: Provide orientation and resources to help participants in accomplishing their goals and meeting program requirements in this online program. Develop a sense of community among cohort members and NNU faculty members. It will be essential for participants to make connections with this community of learners who will be your support system throughout the program. Celebrate and share professional accomplishments. Assessment Components Electronic portfolio Action Research Project and accompanying paper Presentation of portfolio and research Online supervised practicum of two case studies during final semester A significant expectation of this program is the candidate?s identification and research of a classroom-based question about developing reading proficiency in children. Students will complete their proposals for their action research projects during Action Research for Educators course. Support will be provided during the follow-up Research Seminars during which candidates will collect data collection and implement their studies. Candidates will submit their action research projects during their final online summer orientation. During this culminating residency, candidates will also begin the final stages of their electronic portfolios. Having completed all coursework, candidates will implement research-based interventions with two struggling readers through the completion of a practicum in their own schools. During the practicum, a NNU professor will provide regular online supervision and support. View more details on Northwest Nazarene University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.