Master of Arts [M.A] [Reading] From Webster University

The MA in reading fits into the unit?s overarching goals of developing knowledgeable learners, informed instructors, reflective collaborators, and responsive educators. It is designed for teachers K-12 who want to increase their expertise in teaching reading or become master reading teachers, reading specialists or literacy coaches.? Individuals who work in literacy within agencies or colleges may pursue the MA, also.

Coursework within the reading MA, built upon cognitive, socio-constructivist and socio-cultural theories in language and literacy learning, integrates all aspects of literacy including reading, writing, thinking, listening, speaking, and viewing. The program is aligned with both state and national standards for the reading teacher and specialist/literacy coach role.? It is nationally recognized by the International Literacy Association.? Candidates engage not only in diagnostic teaching to develop strategic readers, but they learn to teach for critical literacy to develop responsive readers.