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This 33 credit M.Ed. in Curriculum and Learning concentration focuses on the historical and developmental aspects of the English language as they occur in society in general and the elementary school environment in particular. It encompasses all forms of communicative literacy including the use of technology to transmit and receive meaningful discourse in school settings. Course content includes a study of children's literature and its contribution to emotional, social, and educational growth. Students in the program develop an active interest in critical inquiry derived from published informed opinion and conduct classroom research.