EDUA EDUA 5474 Phonics: Foundations of Literacy
PHONICS: FOUNDATIONS OF LITERACY
Although many methods of teaching emergent literacy exist, phonics is a big part of understanding letters, the sounds they make, and how to read and write. Phonics not only works with individual letter sounds, but also addresses how to make sense of groups of letters or syllables when reading and writing.
In this course, learners will examine the brain processes involved in reading, as well as how to diagnose and intervene when students have trouble mastering the five components of effective reading. Learners will develop an understanding of how to incorporate age-appropriate phonics instruction into existing reading and writing lessons for large and small groups. In addition, the module will explore methods of assessing students’ mastery of phonics and phonological awareness skills, as well as how to create differentiated instruction to address student weaknesses.
By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to create highly effective and engaging lessons in basic, intermediate, and advanced phonics to prepare students to be excellent readers and communicators.