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Reading Literacy Emphasis

Reading Literacy Emphasis for Education Majors

The Reading Literacy emphasis is awarded to all students who complete either the elementary education program or special education program.

The Reading Literacy emphasis acknowledges that graduates of the program have been specially trained throughout the elementary or special education programs and are prepared with a distinguished level of education in reading literacy. You'll take classes such as Reading and Language Arts, Intervention for Developing Readers, and Language Development, as well as other specialized courses including reading and adolescent development.

Reading Literacy at CCU

In every class, you'll be encouraged to explore your role as a Christian leader, developing the minds and abilities of children who bear the image of God. Regardless of your major or future plans, the reading literacy emphasis will help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to enhance your professional and interpersonal skill set, setting yourself apart in the hiring world as someone who works to the best of their ability, making the most of available opportunities.

In 2016, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) awarded only 13 out of 820 elementary teacher preparation program providers with an A+ in Reading Instruction. CCU's School of Education was part of this group, representing the top 2%. The courses within the Reading/Literacy Area of Emphasis make up the majority of the courses recognized by NCTQ.

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Reading Literacy Emphasis

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Dr. Renee Lizcano

Affiliate Professor of Education

I have a passion for teaching, learning, and using my talents to serve God. I feel so blessed to be joining CCU and the School of Education.

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Lynn Bamberry

Teacher Preparation Program Specialist

In her classes, Lynn Bamberry helps her students understand how they can model Christ in the classroom. She works to help students continue to clarify their worldview to understand how to use their profession to personify servant leadership each and every day as they interact with students, parents, administrators, and the community.

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Dr. Priscilla Wright

Professor of Education

As the faculty educates future teachers, much stress is placed upon how to be a Christian in the public school system in America, and the concept of servant leadership. Dr. Priscilla Wright teaches her CCU students that to be a Christian in the public school system is a powerful and needed witness to the children of today's world.

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John Borman

Associate Professor of Education

CCU creates an environment of excellence. By integrating His presence and wisdom into CCU's environment, anything is possible.

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Dr. Debora Scheffel

Dean and Professor of Education

An individual may have a formal education but lack deeper understanding of the meaning of knowledge, and thus neglect the larger metaphysical questions that render knowledge relevant to life's ultimate questions. Dr. Debora Scheffel seeks to continue to develop a philosophy of education consistent with faith that informs decision making in academia, education policy work, and education practice.

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Tamara Bultje

Associate Professor of Education, Teacher Practicum Coordinator

Biblical integration and building Christian worldview are two opportunities afforded educators and students at Colorado Christian University. Preparing young people with a strong academic foundation and the ability to lovingly reach out to a hurting world is a daunting and profound privilege.

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Mary Spencer

Director of Assessment and Assistant Professor of Education

To have the opportunity to positively impact the next generation of Christian teachers is powerful and humbling. I appreciate supporting the School of Education in assessment needs, as well as teaching a course on reading intervention, one of my areas of professional specialization. Thank you CCU!

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