Teach your child to read | Short Course
About Course
How do I teach my child to read? Whether you have a toddler in their pre-reading phase or a brand new reader in grade 1, or even an older child who just can’t master the skill of reading, this course is for you.
In this specialized course we look at, among other things, the signs of reading readiness, the different teaching methods and approaches to reading, the use of leveled readers, high frequency words, and how to help struggling readers.
Teaching a child to read can be daunting and challenging, but this course will empower you step-by-step.
Course Content:
Chapter 1: Introduction to early literacy
Lesson 1: South Africa’s reading crisis
Lesson 2: The importance of early literacy development
Lesson 3: The typical age for learning to read
Lesson 4: Signs that indicate reading readiness
Chapter 2: Pre-reading skills
Lesson 1: Crack the code
Lesson 2: Phonemic awareness
Lesson 3: Phonological awareness
Lesson 4: Awareness of pressure
Lesson 5: Vocabulary development
Chapter 3: Methods for teaching reading
Lesson 1: Sound-based approach: teaching letter-sound correspondence
Lesson 2: Whole language approach: focus on meaning and context
Lesson 3: Balanced approach: combine phonics with reading for meaning
Lesson 4: Which method do I choose?
Chapter 4: Use of levelled reading booklets
Lesson 1: Reading levels
Lesson 2: Advantages and limitations of levelled reading books
Lesson 3: How to choose appropriate levelled reading books
Chapter 4: Scaffolding in reading instruction
Lesson 1: Scaffolding in reading instruction
Lesson 2: Read aloud
Lesson 3: Shared reading
Lesson 4: Guided reading
Lesson 5: Independent reading
Chapter 6: High frequency words and sight words
Lesson 1: What are high frequency words and what are sight words?
Lesson 2: The importance of sight words in reading fluency
Lesson 3: Strategies for teaching and reinforcing high frequency words
Chapter 7: Tips for struggling readers
Lesson 1: Identifying challenges
Lesson 2: Seek appropriate support
Lesson 3: Developing a personal plan
Lesson 4: Providing additional practice and reinforcement
Lesson 5: Celebrate progress and maintain a positive attitude
Course Content
Introduction to early literacy
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South Africa’s reading crisis
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The importance of early literacy development
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The typical age for learning to read
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Signs that indicate reading readiness
Pre-reading skills
Methods of learning to read
Scaffolding in reading instruction
Use of levelled reading booklets
High Frequency Words and Sight Words
Tips for struggling readers
Final Test to Complete the Course | Teach Your Child to Read
Kursussertifikaat | Course Certificate
Verdien jou sertifikaat van voltooiing | Earn your certificate of completion
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