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Reading And Phonological Theory –
mte529
(2 credits)
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.
This graduate-level course is 4
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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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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Teaching and Learning Phonics Elements
- Design developmentally appropriate phonics instruction.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of theoretical and classroom contexts for phonics instruction.
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The History and Controversy of Reading and Phonics Instruction
- Demonstrate an understanding of the issues surrounding phonics instruction.
- Examine the historical trends of reading and phonics instruction.
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Approaches to Teaching Phonics
- Demonstrate knowledge of phonics assessments.
- Identify guidelines and methods for phonics instruction within a comprehensive reading program.
- Compare and contrast the major approaches to teaching phonics.
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Phonological Awareness and Alphabet Knowledge
- Identify the introduction, blending, segmentation, and discrimination of letter sounds.
- Identify the components of phonemic awareness.
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The Place of Phonics in Learning to Read and Write
- Examine state standards related to phonics and phonics instruction.
- Examine the definition of phonics and principles of phonics instruction.
- Analyze the purpose and limitations of phonics instruction as it relates to teaching reading.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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