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Be an agent for change when you choose Curriculum and Instruction as your specialization for the Master of Arts in Education degree earned online from Ashford University. In this specialization, you will build the skills to develop both an engaging curriculum and a caring and responsive learning environment. The Curriculum and Instruction specialization covers such diverse topics as systems thinking, metacognition, and differentiated instruction. You will learn to introduce change in education by designing instructional models for increased achievement. If you are committed to a career involving education, this program from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation's schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.

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The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

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Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading with an Emphasis in Elementary Education (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation).
Improving a student's reading skills is one of the most rewarding roles a teacher can pursue. This cutting-edge degree program is designed for educators who wish to apply theory and educational best practices to the delivery of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in order to improve the reading abilities of their students.
The format and courses of this regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that students already possess. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of curriculum and instruction, cognition, emergent literature, linguistics, phonics, and developmental and corrective reading processes. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide participants through observational and practice-based experiences.
Students must have access to a K-8 classroom to complete the practicum course and program assignments.
Graduates of this program are prepared to become informed educators who can develop and improve the reading skills of today's diverse student populations.
Participants in this program must hold a current teaching certificate or have K-8 teaching experience.

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Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading with an Emphasis in Secondary Education (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation).
Nothing is more critical to a child's academic, career and social success than their ability to read.
This cutting-edge degree program is designed for educators who wish to apply theory and educational best practices to the delivery of curriculum, instructions, and assessment in order to improve the reading abilities of their students. The format and courses of this regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the student already possesses.
Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of curriculum and instruction, cognition, emergent literature, linguistics, phonics, and developmental and corrective reading processes. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences.
Participants must have access to a 7-12 classroom to complete the practicum course and program assignments.
Graduates of this program are prepared to become informed educators who can develop and improve the reading skills of today's diverse student populations.
Participants in this program must hold a current teaching certificate or have 7-12 grade teaching experience.

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The Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction program focuses on helping students develop a solid foundation of knowledge in learning theory, instructional design, and the application of educational research methods. Courses will include curricular planning, strategies for effective classroom instruction, and approaches to reach a variety of learners with different learning styles. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and should check with their state for licensing requirements if that is their desired outcome.