If you are a licensed teacher wishing to specialize in reading instruction, you can earn a master’s degree with a concentration in reading. We recommend the Master of Science in Education with a Reading Teacher endorsement offered by Quincy University in partnership with National Teacher Education Center (NTEC).
The program is offered in a blended online format, with both online instruction and face-to-face seminars offered at convenient locations near you. The blended format allows you a flexible schedule during the day. As part of this 36-credit program, candidates will take the 24 credits required to earn a Reading Teacher endorsement. Learn more about the Master of Science in Education with Reading Teacher Endorsement.
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Differentiated Reading Instruction
All teachers recognize the importance of matching literacy instruction to the ability level and needs of each child–but how can this crucial goal actually be accomplished? This is the first book to provide a research-based framework and flexible, highly practical strategies for making differentiated instruction work in the primary grades. Written by leading experts, the book presents:. * Effective techniques for teaching each component of the beginning reading program. * A clear, easy-to-implement assessment system. * Step-by-step differentiation plans for K-3 classrooms. * Vivid classroom examples that illustrate differentiation in action. * Scheduling tips, problem-solving ideas, and helpful reproducibles.
Linking Reading Assessment to Instruction
This worktext applies current theory to classroom practice by providing, in each chapter, a brief explanation of major concepts followed by guided practical experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting reading assessment techniques.
