What you'll learn

Understand the foundations of the science of reading

Define and describe the 5 pillars of foundational reading

Identify the strands of Scarborough's reading rope

Describe the components of a structured literacy classroom

Apply the science of reading foundations to the classroom

Requirements

Background knowledge in education or related fields is no mandatory, however, prior exposure to education or related fields (psychology, linguistics), can be helpful. It will provide learners with foundations that can contextualize the content within the educational setting.

Access to a computer and internet is also required for this course.

Learners should have access to note taking materials (whether on paper or digitally) to allow them to capture important points and concepts during the modules.

Description

Explore the essential elements of effective literacy instruction through an exploration of the science of reading. Delve into the intricate cognitive processes underlying skilled reading and discover the power of structured, multi-sensory teaching methods. From decoding to vocabulary development, this course empowers educators with evidence-based strategies to cultivate strong reading skills in learners of all levels. Elevate your teaching by grasping the science behind reading and honing your ability to deliver engaging, multi-sensory lessons that foster a lifelong love for reading.At the end of the course, students will be able to:Understand why incorporating the science of reading into the classroom is importantDefine the strands on Scarborough's reading rope and explain how the model is a great representation for skilled readingDefine the five pillars of the science of reading and apply instructional activities into their practicesDefine structured literacy and multi-sensory learning/teachingApply the science of reading and a structured literacy approach into instructional practicesThis course is a great beginning course to the science of reading. This course is for anyone who is wanting to learn more about reading instruction, is an educator, or planning to become and educator. The course includes an e-book with reflection questions.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to the Course

Lecture 2 The Why

Lecture 3 Introduction to the Science of Reading

Section 2: Looking at Scarborough's Reading Rope Model

Lecture 4 Introduction to Scarborough's Rope

Lecture 5 Exploring the Strands: Word Recognition

Lecture 6 Exploring the Strands: Language Comprehension

Lecture 7 Putting the Rope Together

Section 3: The Pillars of Foundational Reading

Lecture 8 Phonemic Awareness

Lecture 9 Phonics and Decoding

Lecture 10 Vocabulary Development

Lecture 11 Reading Fluency

Lecture 12 Reading Comprehension

Section 4: A Structured Literacy Approach

Lecture 13 What is Structured Literacy and Multi-Sensory Instruction?

Lecture 14 Practical Applications of Structured Literacy

Section 5: Conclusion

Lecture 15 Conclusion Part 1

Lecture 16 Conclusion Part 2

Lecture 17 Articles for Further Research

This course is intended for elementary teachers, speech language pathologists, or educators in training.