ERL 574 Language Development, Phonological Awareness, and Phonics

In this course, candidates investigate the structure of the English language and how it may influence early literacy instruction. In addition, candidates examine the word recognition portion of Scarborough’s Reading Rope (2001) which encompasses phonological awareness, decoding, and sight word recognition and analyze the reciprocal nature of the strands within The Rope and how they contribute to skilled reading. Finally, candidates apply their knowledge of the sound-symbol correspondence, phonology, and orthography to develop a phonics scope and sequence. Course includes components of state requirements for certification.

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Develop an understanding of the developmentally appropriate learning and teaching concepts and practices that support word recognition (phonological awareness, decoding, sight word recognition).
3. Understand theoretical models of reading such as the four-part processing model, and Ehri’s phases of reading development.