Module 1: What is the Science of Reading?
Introduction
In this three-part course you will:
- Learn more about how people learn to read and understand the foundational concepts of the science of reading.
- Recognize the importance of using evidence-based practices in reading instruction.
- View videos and resources that illustrate best practices for teaching reading.
- Reflect on learning and how to implement the strategies in our own classrooms.
course overview
In this section, you will learn how the brain has evolved to read and how science can inform our teaching practices.
Module 2 of the course focuses on word recognition and Module 3 examines language comprehension, focusing on how vocabulary and background knowledge enhance reading comprehension skills.
Reflect
Consider the following question before you begin taking this course:
- What aspect of teaching reading do you feel most confident about, and what is one area in reading instruction that you want to learn more about?
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