EDUC 401 - Fundamentals of Phonics (1)

This course develops prospective teachers’ understanding of language development and literacy as fundamental to learning and academic development. This course emphasizes the importance of scientifically based reading research and explicit reading instruction. Additionally, this 1-semester hour hybrid course is designed to provide pre-service teachers with the necessary background for effectively teaching and assessing phonics, phonemic awareness, and word recognition. The course will support pre-service teachers’ development of a comprehensive background in phonics, syllable and accent patterns, onset-rime, the morphemes that contribute to word meaning, and phonological and phonemic awareness. The course emphasizes the application of word analysis skills and strategies to support K-12 learners’ reading and writing and builds pre-service teachers’ knowledge of evidence-based instructional strategies for teaching phonics. Candidates will examine the complex nature of language acquisition and its connection to literacy development.