Understanding Phonics Instructions

Course details

Learning Objectives

• Understand the terms related to phonics instruction
• Understand the importance of phonics instruction for dyslexic learners
• Become aware of the components of good phonics instruction
• Become familiar with tools for multi-sensory phonics instruction
• Understand the nature of phonological awareness
• Gain skills in carrying out phonics instruction in school and at home
• Be aware of some letter-sounds of English

Key Topics

Session 1: Theory

• Terms related to phonics instruction
• How phonics instruction helps dyslexic learners to read and spell
• Components of good phonic instruction
• Tools for multi-sensory phonics instruction
• Nature of phonological awareness
• Seven main areas involved in building phonological awareness

Session 2: Practical

• Strategies for developing letter recognition
• Strategies for developing the seven main areas of phonological awareness
• Strategies for teaching letter-sound correspondence
• Strategies for reinforcing letter-sound correspondence
• Learning some letter-sounds of English