Phonological Theory and Classroom Applications

This course expounds upon the basic premise that systematically integrated phonics instruction is a fundamental component of effective reading programs. Students will study the relevant research and applications that support principles of sequential phonics instruction and phonological awareness and review traditional and contemporary phonics approaches.

Topics and Objectives

The Place of Phonics in Learning to Read and Write

  • Analyze the purpose and limitations of phonics instruction as it relates to teaching reading.
  • Identify the basic components of quantitative research and its relationship to explicit phonics instruction.
  • Explain the functions of each of the three reading cue systems.

The History and Controversy of Phonics

  • Explore the historical trends in the ebb and flow of phonics in schools.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the issues surrounding phonics instruction.

Phonological Awareness and Alphabet Knowledge

  • Identify the components of phonemic awareness.
  • Identify and demonstrate the introduction, blending, segmentation and discrimination of letter sounds.
  • Identify strategies for developing metalinguistic awareness in emergent readers.

Approaches to Teaching Phonics

  • Compare and contrast the major approaches to teaching phonics.
  • Identify guidelines and methods for phonics instruction within a comprehensive reading program.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of phonics assessments.

Teaching and Learning Phonics Elements

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of theoretical and classroom contexts for phonics instruction.
  • Design and plan developmentally appropriate phonics instruction for learners.
  • Examine the depth of present knowledge of phonic elements through pre-test and post-test measures.

Phonics and Learning to Spell

  • Identify approaches to teaching phonics that will benefit reading, writing, and spelling.
  • Describe phonological processing, visual processing, and word knowledge as three dimensions of becoming a good speller.

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