Foundations of Literacy

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 important

• Define the strands on Scarborough's reading rope and explain how the model is a great representation of skilled reading

• Define the five pillars of the science of reading and apply instructional activities to their practices

• Define structured literacy and multi-sensory learning/teaching

• Apply the science of reading and a structured literacy approach to instructional practices

This course is a great beginning course to the science of reading. This course is for anyone who wants to learn more about reading instruction, is an educator, or is planning to become an educator.

The course includes an e-book with reflection questions.

What You Will 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

Who Should Attend!

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

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