Description
This course provides an in-depth exploration of evidence-based instructional practices aligned with the Science of Reading. Students will learn how to design, implement, and refine reading instruction grounded in decades of research from cognitive psychology, linguistics, and neuroscience. Emphasis is placed on the five pillars of reading instruction—phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—and how to integrate these components effectively in the classroom to support all learners. The course covers explicit, systematic, and cumulative instructional methods, including Structured Literacy approaches, and guides participants in using diagnostic and responsive teaching techniques. Students will analyze current research, observe and practice effective teaching strategies, and develop lesson plans that foster strong reading skills.