Master of Education in ReadingLiteracy is an extension of oral language, a gift from God that may be used for restorative purposes. It is for this reason and others that teaching someone to read and write is more than teaching a set of subskills. At Geneva, we believe that it involves responding to the needs of the whole person through ongoing assessment and developmentally appropriate instruction. We believe that a teacher should build on students' strengths and use strategies that favor authentic contexts and tasks. Our Master of Education in Reading program provides the graduate or certification student with the concepts, methods, skills, and background in reading and language arts needed to provide K-12 students and adults with effective instruction as well as a supportive instructional environment. It prepares reading specialists to work in various contexts such as the K-12 classroom, Title One programs, reading centers, and adult literacy programs in order to foster learning in and through literacy. At Geneva, Reading Specialist Candidates will have opportunities to apply their developing knowledge in the educational community in Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, andAllegheny Counties. Through two field experiences, each student will spend more than 100 hours working alongside professionals to better understand the role of a reading specialist in collaborating with other educators and serving the needs of students and their families. Each practicum will require candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and competence in fostering student learning. Under the supervision of Geneva faculty and a cooperating teacher, each student will face real-life situations and come away with a better understanding of the applications of literacy throughout their school, non-profit, or another educational agency. For more information: Adel Aiken Ed.D. Lori Hartge |
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