Wilmington University's Master of Education in Instruction: Teacher of Reading provides educators who are interested in acquiring research-based practices that advance literacy instruction. You'll gain knowledge in practices related to instructional approaches, materials, and an integrated, comprehensive, balanced curriculum to support student learning in reading and writing; assessment strategies and practices to evaluate effective reading and writing instruction; awareness, understanding, respect, and a valuing of differences in our society; literate environments that foster reading and writing; and leadership and professional development opportunities.