Faculty of Education Graduate Programs in Reading Development and Instruction
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Angela Hunt from Memorial's Faculty of Education interviews Dr. Rhonda Joy about the Graduate Diploma and Master's programs in Reading Development and Instruction. They discuss the role of reading specialists, program structures, application processes, and admission requirements. The conversation highlights the importance of time management, communication, and the unique synchronous components of the online courses. Dr. Joy also addresses the possibility of transferring from the diploma to the master's program and the supports available to students.
Takeaways
- 🎓 The Faculty of Education at Memorial University offers a Graduate Diploma in Reading Development and Instruction, as well as a Master's of Education in the same field.
- 👩🏫 Reading specialists play diverse roles in the education system, including working with children from kindergarten through grade six, supporting classroom teachers, and promoting reading culture.
- 🔍 Reading specialists can work in various capacities such as program specialists, literacy support teachers, literacy coaches, and private tutors.
- 📚 The Graduate Diploma consists of four reading-focused online courses with live components, while the Master's program offers a thesis or project route with additional electives.
- 🤝 The live components of the courses are crucial for interaction among students and with instructors, facilitating practical application of the course material.
- 📝 The application process for both programs is online and requires transcripts, references, a resume, and a letter of rationale.
- 🏫 Admission requirements include an undergraduate degree with at least a 70% average and a preference for students with relevant background and teaching experience.
- 📆 The programs start in January, with the Diploma taking four semesters and the Master's allowing for full-time or part-time study.
- 🤔 Strategies for success in these programs include time management, keeping up with readings, communicating with instructors, and maintaining a balance between studies and personal life.
- 💼 Students enrolled in the Diploma program can work full-time, while those in the Master's program can choose between full-time or part-time study.
- 📈 The online environment includes discussion posts, case studies, presentations, assignments, and a practicum component for the fourth reading course.
Q & A
What are the roles of reading specialists in the education system?
-Reading specialists typically work with children with reading issues, generally from kindergarten through grade six, and may also support older students or adults. They collaborate with classroom teachers to enhance reading development and instruction, promote a reading culture within schools or districts, and may work as reading program specialists, literacy support teachers, literacy coaches, or private tutors.
What is the difference between the Graduate Diploma in Reading Development and Instruction and the Master of Education in Reading Development and Instruction at Memorial's Faculty of Education?
-The Graduate Diploma consists of four reading-focused online courses with synchronous components, designed for students to deepen their understanding of reading development, assessment, and instruction. The Master's program includes the same four courses but also offers opportunities to explore other areas of interest through a thesis or project route, with additional research courses and electives.
How can one apply to the graduate programs in reading development and instruction at Memorial's Faculty of Education?
-Applications are made online through Memorial's School of Graduate Studies. Applicants need to provide their transcripts, two references (one academic and one professional), a resume, and a letter outlining their rationale for joining the program.
What are the admission requirements for the graduate diploma or master's program in reading development and instruction?
-Applicants need an undergraduate degree with at least a second-class standing or a 70 percent average in their last 90 attempted credit hours from a recognized university. Preference is given to students with backgrounds in assessment or remedial instruction and at least two years of teaching experience.
What can students expect when enrolled in the graduate programs in reading development and instruction?
-Students can expect to start in January, with the diploma program taking four semesters to complete one course per term. The master's program offers a choice between full-time or part-time enrollment. Courses include synchronous or live components, with six to seven two-hour sessions throughout the term for discussion and engagement with peers and instructors.
What strategies for success are recommended for students enrolled in the reading development and instruction graduate programs?
-Recommended strategies include effective time management, keeping up with readings, maintaining open communication with instructors, finding a balance between studies and other responsibilities, and enjoying the learning process.
Is it possible for students to work full-time while completing the graduate programs in reading development and instruction?
-Yes, the diploma program is part-time, allowing for full-time work. The master's program offers both full-time and part-time options, though full-time study would likely not allow for full-time work.
Are there any minimum academic averages or grades that students must maintain in the reading development and instruction graduate programs?
-Yes, a minimum grade of 65 percent is required to pass any graduate course in the reading development programs.
What can students expect in the online environment of the reading development and instruction graduate programs?
-Students can expect a mix of asynchronous and synchronous learning, with discussion posts, case studies, presentations, assignments, research papers, and video components. The fourth reading course includes a practicum where students work with a child and a teacher in a school system.
Can students transfer from the Graduate Diploma in Reading Development and Instruction to the Master of Education in Reading Development and Instruction at Memorial's Faculty of Education?
-Yes, students can transfer from the diploma to the master's program, with the courses from the diploma transferring over to the master's program.
What supports are available to students completing a graduate program with the Faculty of Education at Memorial University?
-Students have access to various supports including the Faculty of Education library, Queen Elizabeth Library, career services, student wellness and health counseling, and the university's writing center. Additionally, the School of Graduate Studies offers webinars, online sessions, and resources like videos and blogs to assist students.
Outlines
📚 Introduction to Reading Development Programs
The video introduces Angela Hunt from Memorial's Faculty of Education, who is joined by Dr. Rhonda Joy, the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Research. They discuss the Graduate Diploma in Reading Development and Instruction, as well as the Master's of Education in Reading Development and Instruction. The conversation covers the role of reading specialists in the education system, which includes working with children from kindergarten through grade six, supporting classroom teachers, and promoting a reading culture. The video encourages viewers to share the information with interested friends or family. Dr. Joy provides an overview of the programs, highlighting that they are designed to deepen understanding of reading development for diverse learners. The diploma consists of four online reading-focused courses with live components, while the master's program offers a thesis or project route and the opportunity to explore related areas of interest.
🎓 Program Structure and Application Process
Dr. Joy explains the structure of the diploma and master's programs, emphasizing the importance of the live components for interaction and practical application. She outlines the application process, which includes submitting transcripts, references, a resume, and a letter of rationale. The admission requirements are also discussed, stating a need for an undergraduate degree with a minimum average and preference for students with relevant background and teaching experience. The video outlines the expectations for students once enrolled, including the start date in January, the pacing of courses, and the inclusion of a practicum component in the final course.
📈 Strategies for Success in Graduate Studies
The conversation shifts to strategies for success in graduate programs, with a focus on time management, keeping up with readings, and the importance of communication with instructors. Dr. Joy encourages students to balance their responsibilities and to enjoy the learning process. She confirms that it is possible to work full-time while completing the diploma program, which is part-time, and to work part-time while pursuing the master's program, which offers both full-time and part-time options. The video also addresses the set course schedule, emphasizing the synchronous or live component as a key feature of the program.
🏫 Differences Between Graduate and Undergraduate Studies
Dr. Joy discusses the differences between graduate and undergraduate studies, noting the increased independence, smaller class sizes, and the heavier focus on critical thinking and research in graduate programs. She also mentions the minimum academic average required to pass graduate courses, which is a minimum of 65 percent. The online environment is explored, describing common evaluation methods such as discussion posts, case studies, presentations, and the unique synchronous sessions for the reading courses.
🔄 Transition from Diploma to Master's Program
The video concludes with information on transitioning from the diploma to the master's program, the number of students accepted into each program, and the supports available to students. Dr. Joy confirms that it is possible to transfer from the diploma to the master's program without repeating courses. She mentions the planned acceptance of 20 to 22 students per program, totaling 40 to 44 students. Resources and supports available to students are highlighted, including the faculty's library, career services, student wellness, and health counseling, as well as the writing center and resources from the School of Graduate Studies. The video reminds viewers of the upcoming application deadline and encourages them to visit the faculty's website for more information.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Reading Specialists
💡Graduate Diploma in Reading Development and Instruction
💡Master's of Education in Reading Development and Instruction
💡Synchronous Learning
💡Practicum Component
💡Application Process
💡Admission Requirements
💡Time Management
💡Online Environment
💡Synchronous Component
💡Transfer to Master's Program
Highlights
Introduction to the Faculty of Education's Graduate Diploma in Reading Development and Instruction, as well as the Masters of Education in Reading Development and Instruction.
Role of reading specialists in schools, working with children from kindergarten through grade six, and potentially older students or adults.
Reading specialists also support classroom teachers in reading development and promote a reading culture within schools or districts.
Job opportunities for reading specialists include roles in school boards, departments of education, and as private tutors.
Overview of the Graduate Diploma in Education and Reading Development and Instruction, emphasizing four reading-focused online courses with live components.
Master's program offers the same four courses with additional opportunities to explore areas of interest related to reading.
Options within the Master's program include a thesis route or a project route, with different course and research requirements.
The possibility to transfer from the Diploma program to the Master's program for further study.
Application process for the graduate programs, including online application and required documents such as transcripts, references, and a rationale letter.
Admission requirements for the graduate programs, highlighting a minimum undergraduate degree with a 70 percent average and preference for students with relevant background and experience.
Expectations for students enrolled in the graduate programs, including starting in January and completing courses over four semesters for the Diploma, and options for full-time or part-time study for the Master's.
Importance of time management, communication with instructors, and maintaining a balance for success in graduate programs.
Opportunity for students to work full-time while completing the Diploma program, which is part-time, and options for part-time work while pursuing the Master's program.
Course scheduling for the graduate programs, with a set schedule for the four reading courses and a required synchronous component.
Differences between graduate and undergraduate studies, emphasizing independence, smaller class sizes, critical thinking, and a focus on research in graduate programs.
Minimum academic average required to pass graduate courses in the reading development programs, which is a minimum of 65 percent.
Online environment expectations, including discussion posts, case studies, presentations, assignments, and a practicum component for the reading program.
Details on the synchronous component, which involves six to seven live sessions per course for interaction and discussion with peers and instructors.
Opportunity to transfer from the Diploma to the Master's program without repeating courses, provided it's within the same field of reading development and instruction.
Number of students accepted into each program, with plans for 20 to 22 students per program, totaling 40 to 44 students.
Resources and supports available to students, including academic programs office, faculty of education website, and various university services.
Upcoming application deadline for the winter semester and the availability of information on the faculty of education website.
Transcripts
[Music]
hi everyone
i'm angela hunt with memorial's faculty
of education
and today we are going to be talking
about the faculty of education's
graduate diploma in reading development
and instruction as well as the masters
of education
in reading development and instruction
joining me here
in the center for innovation in teaching
and learning studio is the faculties
associate dean of graduate programs and
research
dr rhonda joy welcome dr joy
thank you angela first we'll take a few
minutes to talk about the program and
then we will look at some common
questions
if you have friends or family that may
be interested in reading development and
instruction programs here at the faculty
of education
feel free to tag them in the comments or
hit the share button
can you talk to us a little bit about
reading specialists and their role in
the education system
sure angela happy to the role of the
reading specialists in the schools
you'll find will vary across
i would think canada as well as across
school districts
you'll see them working with children
with reading issues generally in
kindergarten through grade six
but they may also be in roles where they
work with
older students or perhaps even adults
i think another really big role for
reading specials in the school system
would be to actually work with classroom
teachers to support them in
reading development or reading
instruction in the classroom
and of course to promote reading culture
in the school or in the district
in terms of actual jobs that they would
take on they would certainly be able to
work in
a program reading related programs as
reading related programs specialists
in the school board or perhaps the
department of education
they could certainly take on a role as a
reading specialist
at school level at school board level
literacy support teachers within schools
or literacy coaches
and also private tutors but i think the
really neat thing about these programs
as well is that allows classroom
teachers
if they are in the school system
classroom teachers in the school system
who have this background
well their skills to be able to work in
the classroom with students
are enhanced and it will certainly help
them in a regular classroom as well
so dr joy can you give us an overview of
the graduate diploma in education and
reading development and instruction
as well as the masters of education and
reading development and instruction
programs
and the options that are offered by
memorial's faculty of education
both programs are really designed to
deepen students understanding of reading
development
assessment and instruction for diverse
learners
when we look at the diploma diploma is
designed with
four reading focused courses their
online courses with synchronous
or live components in each of those four
courses
the live components i think are really
critical to these courses given the
nature of the material or the topics
covered
and allows you or the students in the
course to interact with their peers and
interact with their instructors and to
be able to connect
the material covered in class to
practice
in the field so they're really important
pieces
the master's program will have the same
four courses
offered in the same way but you'll also
be provided an
opportunity to look at other areas of
interest
related to the area of reading so
the program the master's program has a
thesis route
or a project route in terms of options
or
routes that you can go in the program
and the theses option you would do
your four main reading courses you would
do a research course
and then you would complete another
research course and then a thesis
for the project route you would do the
same four courses
and the research course as well as three
electives
related to or in the area of reading or
literacy
and you would also then the last piece
of that
look at a project that you would work on
with a supervisor
in both in the diploma program you have
the ability
if you choose to start the diploma
program you do have the ability to
transfer to the master's program should
you wish to do further study in this
area as well so
that option is there so can you tell us
what is involved in applying to either
the graduate diploma or the masters of
education in reading development
and instruction the application process
is the same
as any other process for graduate
program at mon
the application is online through our
school of grad studies
you'll need to as part of that
application process you'll need of
course your transcript for university
courses that you've taken your undergrad
degree
and generally you'll find you'll need
two references
usually we aim for an academic and a
professional reference
a resume and usually some kind of a
letter which indicates a reason your
rationale for joining the program is
part of that package
you'll find as well that if you go to
sgs the school of grad studies website
they'll have that information there and
any other information regarding the
application process
if you have any questions then you can
always reach out to either the school of
grad studies or the faculty of education
and what are the admission requirements
for acceptance
into the graduate diploma in education
or the masters of education and reading
development and instruction
the the admission requirements angela
would be the same as any other graduate
program
so whether you apply to the masters or
to the diploma
the entrance requirements would be the
same and the
entrance requirements would be an
undergrad degree
with at least second class standing or
an undergrad degree
with at least a 70 percent average
in your last 90 attempted credit hours
and of course that would be from a
recognized uni university or institution
for this particular program when the
faculty review the applications they
would be giving preference to students
who have
assessment or remedial instruction
courses
or background as well as some as well as
usually two years teaching experience
what should a student expect when
enrolled in one of the
graduate programs in reading development
and instruction with the faculty of
education
enrollment or what to expect i think
when you enroll in a program like this
angela
starting off whether you do the diploma
or the masters
for these two programs they always start
in january so you can expect that your
first course you will take
it will be in january for the diploma
you'll have
four courses covered over four semesters
so you will do a course
in january one in the spring one in the
fall
and then the final one in the in the
following winter
uh they would be done one term after the
other and then after that you'd be
finishing
your diploma for the masters you can
expect again to start in january you
would
begin with these four courses
but whether or not you do any other
courses will depend on if you have
enroll as a full-time or part-time
student
and certainly as a full-time student you
have the option to be able to take other
courses in your program
along with those courses each term
and you can expect as well when you do
the reading program
or the reading courses i'm sorry in the
program
you will have a synchronous or live
component to each of those courses and
generally
for each of the four courses you can
expect to
meet with your group live through uh
brightspace uh the online platform at
munn
and meet with your students as well or
your peers i'm sorry and your instructor
six or seven times throughout the term
and again this is an opportunity
to discuss your material that you've
talked about in class
there's experiential components to these
pieces as well
and to connect what you're learning in
your material and what you're reading
about
to be able to connect that with practice
through discussion and through
experiences that that you and your peers
have had in
in the in in your work life
another really interesting piece of this
is that our fourth
reading course actually has
a practicum component built into the
course
so you will have an opportunity in that
final course in the diploma or the
fourth
fourth reading course to work with a
child with a reading disability
or a reading issue in the school system
and also work with the teacher to
support them
in in developing programming for that
particular student or child
so it's a wonderful opportunity to bring
practice or
to apply what you've learned to real
life
what would you recommend as strategies
for success for students enrolled
in any of the reading development and
instruction graduate programs at the
faculty of education
that's a good question angela if we
think about it gearing ourselves for
success and what types of strategies we
need to think about
the first thing that comes to my mind is
time management
regardless of any kind of schooling but
particularly graduate school the
importance
of being able to manage your time is
critical
we all live really busy lives we have
work we have family
we have other responsibilities and
trying to find that balance i think is
really important
important to not only surviving but i
think enjoying
graduate school keeping up with your
readings
i think is also really important in
being prepared for class and
i think what i i've noticed and i think
is really critical to all students but
again particularly to graduate students
is the importance of being able to
communicate with the instructor so
if if something happens or you're not
understanding or you have any questions
reach out to your instructor they're
there to assist
and they will be more than happy to
either
speak set up a meeting time face-to-face
or an online meeting
or phone call to address whatever
concerns you might have about a course
or program or any other questions you
have
and if they can't answer it they'll
certainly direct you to who can
balance i just mentioned i think is
really important finding time for
yourself as you work your way through
grad school
and of course having fun this is a this
is a
really exciting time in in one's journey
our students journey and it's um
you should be able to enjoy and try to
get the most from your courses
are students in the reading development
and instruction
graduate programs able to work full-time
and still complete the program
absolutely if you're working or if you
enroll in the diploma program it is only
offered as a part-time program so you'd
be able to
work full-time and do one course a
semester over the four semesters
in order to complete that program the
master's program in reading development
and instruction
offers the opportunity for full-time or
part-time enrollment so
it'd be really hard as a full-time well
you wouldn't be able to work if you were
a full-time student or certainly not
full
you wouldn't be able to work full-time
but you could certainly work part-time
and engage in full-time studies or if
you have a full-time job you could
certainly start the masters or work on
the masters
and be enrolled in the master's program
part-time
so is there a set course schedule
for students enrolled in these graduate
programs
the scheduling of the courses um there
is
certainly for both the masters and the
diploma
the four reading courses are are on a
set schedule
so you will start in january and whether
you are in the masters of the diploma
you would begin with your four
focused reading development and
instruction courses
and for each of those the really
important part of those four courses is
the synchronous
or live component of the course and
for each of those courses you would be
required to
meet with your students and your
instructor your peers and your
instructor in that course
probably six or seven times throughout
the term for
about a two hour session and you would
meet
virtually uh through brightspace
the platform that mon uses for online
learning
but it would be in real time so again
that's an opportunity
for students to connect with their
instructor
and with their peers to have discussions
and engage with the material
and also be able to talk about their
experience
experiences and relate uh the reading
materials to real life
and dr joy what do you feel is the
biggest difference for
students studying at the graduate level
versus the undergrad
level yeah i think what i've heard from
students when i've when the topic has
ever come up and we compare grad
and undergraduate studies one of the
biggest difference
noted is the amount of independence
graduate students have
you are responsible for your own
learning you have
support you have an instructor who will
work and help facilitate with that
learning
but really you are in the driver's res
you are in the driver's seat and you are
responsible for your own success
classes also tend to be smaller we do a
lot of seminar style
classes and smaller group classes
undergrad courses can run from 25 to 40
students and grad tends to be
15 to 20 max 25
students in a course when we compare
grad and undergrad
you would see that grad grad programs
and grad graduate studies would require
more critical thinking you engage in
your material in a more critical way
and you're not just reading you're
you're thinking about and thinking
critically about what it is you're
reading
and i think finally maybe when we look
at grad programs you would certainly see
that there would be a heavier focus on
research
in in our in in all grad programs
is there a minimum academic average or
grade that a student must maintain
in the reading development and
instruction graduate programs with the
faculty
yes angela the minimum requirement to
pass the graduate course in the reading
development programs are the same as any
graduate course
you would require a minimum of a 65
percent
in a course in order to pass it
can you tell us a little bit about what
students can expect in the online
environment
sure um the online environment when you
take an online course you can expect
each course will be structured a little
bit differently
but there will there will certainly be
some common types of evaluation some of
them would be similar to what you would
find in
in a face-to-face classroom anyway but
certainly in the in online environment
you will often see discussion posts
there may be case studies you could do
presentations you could still be
responsible for presentations online
there would be assignments that you
could that you would be responsible for
or research papers there may be videos
that you would have to complete and i
know actually with the reading program
the fourth reading course would require
uh for you to do
videos of your practice
assessments um and
you'd also see as well in the reading
program there is a component that would
require
a practicum where you work with even
though it's an online program
in your own environment wherever you're
located you would be required to engage
in the community with this
practicum and be working with a child
and a teacher in a school system
and you'll also find that specific to
the reading program
are the synchronous or live sessions
for the four reading courses so that's
unique to those four particular courses
and that you'd have
about maybe six or seven sessions two
hour sessions throughout the term
that you would meet with your instructor
and your peers and engage in a
discussion
or or materials related to the course
maybe do presentations and also engage
in maybe aspects of experiential
learning
or just engage in the material and
discuss and be able to relate it to your
own practice as a teacher
so dr joy what's involved in the
synchronous component of the reading
development and instruction
graduate programs the reading diploma
and the masters
both offer the four reading courses
which have a secret a synchronous or a
live component
and what that means for each of these
courses
is that throughout the term you will
have an opportunity to meet with your
classmates
and your instructor roughly about six or
seven times
for about a two hour session and during
that time
it is an opportunity for you to engage
with your peers and with your instructor
and discuss material
you may be required to do presentations
there may be experiential components
that you would cover during that time
but it's really it's meant to be an
opportunity for you to engage with the
material and consider
and look at how that applies to your
practice as a teacher
the asynchronous component of this
course is offered through muns
brightspace
it is online but it's in virtual time
it's in a virtual space but it's in real
time
so it provides an opportunity for
students to connect
so dr joy if you were to start in the
graduate diploma of reading development
and instruction
and later decided that you wanted to
transfer into the masters of education
in reading development and instruction
is that possible
absolutely the opportunity is there if
you've decided or have been enrolled
in the diploma program and you decide
you would like to
transfer to the reading development and
instruction
masters program it is certainly possible
for you to transfer over
the courses that you take in the diploma
would transfer over to the masters so
you wouldn't have to repeat them
and i think the important thing to note
there though is that the diploma courses
can only be transferred to the masters
in reading development
and instruction how many students will
be accepted into each of the reading
development
and instruction programs right now our
plan
angela is for each of the programs the
diploma
and the master's program we will accept
roughly
20 to 22 student students per program
so that would be 40 to 44 in total
dr joy if somebody's looking for more
information on
the reading development and instruction
programs offered by the faculty of
education
where can they go for that information
angela if anyone is interested in the
faculty of education diploma
in reading development and instruction
or a master's in reading development and
instruction
they should contact the faculty of
education
academic programs office or visit our
website the faculty of education website
and they should find any information
there on the website or certainly by
contacting us
dr joy what supports are available to
students when completing
a graduate program with the faculty of
education
angela anyone that needs any kind of
supports or students in need of supports
for those programs or students enrolled
in those programs
are eligible or are able to access any
supports that memorial offers to any
graduate students
the faculty of education has on our
website
links for different resources you'll
find that there's
we have a library within the faculty of
education as well as our queen elizabeth
library
you will have career services there's
access to student wellness
and health counseling and other supports
through
memorial university
you'll find as well that we have a
writing center
that offers support to students as well
as
i find a really really great support for
students as the school grad studies
their website
there are numerous webinars
online sessions that they offer students
one that i think
is really important and really helpful
to graduate students
are some of the blogs and the videos
that are available through the
sgs website dr cecile badenhurst
is one of our faculty members and she
has
actually developed a number of different
videos that
students use in their writing
and if you go online you can get access
and review those in terms of steps of
how to do a literature review for
example
there's all kinds of information there
that i think students will really
find if you take the time to browse
through the website
i think students will find it a great
resource with some really good
information
that's all the time that we have today
thank you so much for joining us dr
joy you're most welcome angela thank you
for inviting me
if you are interested in memorial's
reading development and instruction
graduate programs the next application
deadline is coming up on september 15th
for enrollment in the winter semester
if you'd like more information about any
of the programs offered by
the faculty of education please visit
our website
so thank you again dr joy for chatting
with us today
and thank you to everybody watching
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