EDUT 5158 What to Know - Science of Reading
What Every Educator Needs to Know about the Science of Reading
Whether you teach at the secondary level, upper elementary, or work with early learners, you know reading is a foundational skill that has a huge impact on student achievement. This course aims to unpack the body of research known as the “Science of Reading” and provides specific evidence-based strategies for teaching reading at all grade levels and in all subject areas. You’ll learn how reading develops in the brain, review a framework for explicit, systematic and sequential instruction, and explore the 8 strands of Scarborough’s Reading Rope that intertwine to enable skilled reading, including background knowledge, vocabulary, phonological awareness, and decoding. Gather resources, view examples, and gain fresh ideas to teach reading strategies with confidence and clarity!