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
