Explore structured literacy methods to support reading and writing in all students.
Structured Literacy I introduces you to the theories, issues, strategies, and materials related to literacy instruction and assessment for both reading and writing. While not focusing on students with learning difficulties, in this literacy course you will learn foundational skills for supporting all your students.
We will emphasize the science of reading and structured literacy, as well as best practices of instruction and informal assessment. You'll also practice developing materials and gain the skills to teach literacy to a broad range of students.
A two-part series
While Structured Literacy I (formerly Reading I) focuses in depth on the teaching of literacy, Structured Literacy II (formerly Reading II), focuses on teaching literacy to students with learning disabilities, speech and language disabilities, ADHD, ASD, and other challenges.
Both courses are required for the certificate in Educational Therapy and are closely aligned to the requirements of the Association of Educational Therapy.
You'll master the skills and knowledge you need to help all the diverse students who will come to you in your practice.
Formerly titled "Educational Therapy: Reading I"
As a hybrid class, the expectation is that students will make every effort to attend each zoom class meeting as well as complete independent reading and written assignments. Assignments have specific due dates each week, so please make sure to keep up.
Students may still enroll if they missed the 1st class session. However, they need to communicate with the instructor via Canvas and catch up on all missed work prior to the 2nd class meeting.
This is a Hybrid Live-Online class and will use a combination of live-online and online traditional methods. Live-online lectures/meetings are held via Zoom and asynchronous materials/instruction will be available on Canvas per the direction of the instructor.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Text:
Phonics, Phonemic Awareness, and Word Analysis for Teachers, Donald J. Leu and Charles K. Kinzer, 2016. ISBN: 9780134169781
Recommended Text:
See course syllabus for complete list of texts to choose from. Instructor will discuss at the first meeting.
