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