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What do we need to know to be effective teachers of reading?To teach reading we need:- To understand five clear principles
- To be practised in three simple skills
- To acquire an awareness of the English Language Code
Using only six key lessons you'll be able to teach and develop the awareness, the skills and the understanding needed to be highly effective.
 Ten Questions
Here are 10 questions which all those involved in the teaching of reading need to be able to answer.- Can you name the different approaches to the teaching of reading?
- How do these approaches differ?
- Do you know what is meant by phonics and, in particular, synthetic phonics?
- Can you explain the difference between DECODING and ENCODING?
- Did you know that there is a code to the English language?
- How regular or patterned is the code of English language?
- How many sounds are there in the English language?
- How many (a) vowels (b) consonants are there and what is the essential difference between them?
- Approximately how many ways are there to spell the sounds of the English language?
- Do you know what SCHWAS are and why it is important to be aware of them when teaching reading?
How did you do?Those involved in the teaching of reading should know the answer to these questions if they are to be effective instructors or mentors.
The Phonics Ireland online course has four user-friendly modules:Module 1: Introduction- Background
- The Sounds - Become familiar with each sound
- The Five Principles - The `operating system` of the language
- The Skills - The skills which need mastering
End of Module Test
Module 2: The Early Code- Diagnostics - Discover students` strengths and weaknesses
- The Early Code - Making a good start
- Key Lesson I - Starting the foundations
- Key Lesson II - Completing the foundations
End of Module TestModule 3: The Later Code and Multi-syllables- The Later code - The building takes shape
- Key Lesson III - The walls start to go up
- Key Lesson IV - Onwards and upwards
- Key Lesson V - The Split Spelling - Some detail is added
- Key Lesson VI - Multi-syllables - Capping off: a secure roof
- Beginnings And Endings - Finishing touches
- Working the Code - Effective Feedback
End of Module Test
Module 4: Applications and Implications- The 'Schwa'
- 'Outsiders'
- Working with Groups
- Games and Activities
- Preparing for a Spelling Test
- A Word to Parents and Teachers
- Adult Literacy
- Texting: Pros and Cons
- Storytelling and Poetry
Final Test
The following downloadable materials are supplied- A Manual (144 pages) Including 12 exemplary compact lessons
- Teaching Materials (150 pages)
- Practice Sheets (130 pages)
- Code Awareness Booklet (56 pages)
- Code Quiz (21 pages)
Over 500 pages in all.
Over 30 instructional videos used throughout the course.
This is the Contents Page from the Manual At the end of each module there is a test to be submitted and which will be individually marked. On satisfactory completion, students will be admitted to the next module.
Learn How to Teach ReadingPhonics IrelandModule OneTo complete this module, answer the questions below in the boxes provided and submit online.Module TwoTo complete this module, answer the questions below in the boxes provided and submit online.Module ThreeTo complete this module, answer the questions below in the boxes provided and submit online.Module FourTo complete this module, answer the questions below in the boxes provided and submit online.
When trained you will be fully equipped to teach all children of all abilities in the Phonics Ireland Synthetic Phonics Method whether at home or at school.
Your self-confidence and professionalism will be greatly enhanced.
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