Master of Education in Reading Specialization in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Master of Education in Reading Specialization equips educators with essential skills to enhance literacy across all teaching levels. This program explores reading and writing processes, the connections between language, literature and literacy, effective teaching strategies, challenges faced by struggling readers, and how reading and writing serve as tools for both education and pleasure. It also emphasizes the importance of research in literacy education.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this program, graduates will be able to:

Exhibit comprehensive understanding of reading and writing fundamentals and their instruction.
Employ diverse teaching techniques, methodologies, and materials to enhance literacy education.
Utilize various assessment methods to design and evaluate effective reading programs.
Foster inclusive literacy activities that promote cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity.
Establish learning environments that encourage reading and writing through research-based practices, appropriate materials, and targeted assessments.