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Systematic Reading Instruction Course Overview

Systematic Reading Instruction

Course Overview

The Systematic Reading Instruction course is designed to provide educators with a structured approach to reading instruction. Informed by scientific research, it aims to equip teachers with effective strategies for teaching reading.

The course is divided into 10 modules, each focusing on different aspects of reading instruction. The anticipated time required to complete the course is 8-12 hours.

As educators progress through the course, they are encouraged to reflect on their learning and identify opportunities for professional development, emphasizing the importance of continual growth in teaching practices. The course begins with an Introduction, followed by two key modules:

  • The Science of Reading: This module explores research on how children learn to read and the most effective teaching methods, helping educators define and implement systematic reading instruction.
  • The Science of Teaching: This module covers high-yield teaching strategies and their application in reading instruction, emphasizing practices that support diverse learners.

The remainder of the course content is organized into three phases, with each phase building on the previous one to develop a comprehensive set of skills for educators. The course also includes 100 cooperative learning activities linked to systematic reading instruction strategies, designed to be used in the classroom to enhance the learning experience.

  • Phase 1 - Becoming a Reader: The first phase introduces decoding skills and the recognition of high-frequency words, providing a foundation for students to begin their reading journey.
    • Strategies and Activities for Phase 1 Instruction
  • Phase 2 - Becoming a Skilled Reader: The second phase covers more complex decoding skills and word structure, aiming to improve reading fluency and vocabulary.
    • Strategies and Activities for Phase 2 Instruction
  • Phase 3 - Becoming an Expert Reader: The final phase focuses on reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary, offering strategies to help students understand various texts and express themselves through writing.
    • Strategies and Activities for Phase 2 Instruction

The course concludes with a module on Professional Engagement that encourages reflection on teaching practices and provides tools and strategies to support educators in their professional development and engagement with their peers to improve student learning and well-being.

Modules List

Navigating the Course

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: The Science of Reading

Module 3: The Science of Teaching

Module 4: Phase 1 - Becoming a Reader

Module 5: Strategies and Activities for Phase 1 Instruction

Module 6: Phase 2 - Becoming a Skilled Reader

Module 7: Strategies and Activities for Phase 2 Instruction

Module 8: Phase 3 - Becoming an Expert Reader

Module 9: Strategies and Activities for Phase 3 Instruction

Module 10: Professional Engagement in Systematic Reading Instruction

Pre-reading Activities

Phase 1 Activities

Phase 2 Activities

Phase 3 Activities

Systematic Reading Instruction provides a resource for school systems to support their educators in improving reading instruction. The structured approach and practical activities aim to contribute to better literacy outcomes for students.

Access the course now on the Learning Management System.