Description
This course will focus on identifying common characteristics of dyslexia in the elementary classroom and introduce the fundamental principles and concepts of structured literacy. Participants will learn the relationship of the phonological system to the reading process. This class meets the requirements for North Dakota HB 1388 and explores all essential components of early literacy instruction. Those who move on to part 2 will learn about informal dyslexia assessment and screening.
Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes
OBJECTIVES:
- Recognize common characteristics of dyslexia.
- Summarize the four stages of word reading and how phonological skills impact word- reading development.
- Create a structured literacy lesson plan.
- Reflect on the current literacy practices in your classroom, school, district, and/or agency.
TEXTBOOK:
Conquering Dyslexia: A Guide to Early Detection and Intervention for Teachers and Parents By Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D.
- Publisher: PD Essentials; First edition (May 14, 2020)
- Language: English
- Paperback: 176 pages
- ISBN-10: 1078613974
- ISBN-13: 978-1078613972
"I APPRECIATED THAT THE SYLLABUS INCLUDED THE MODULES AND ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE COURSE. I WAS ABLE TO CHECK THEM OFF ONCE COMPLETED ON THE SYLLABUS."
"EXTREMELY WORTHWHILE! SHE KEPT ALL THE ASSIGNMENTS REAL AND APPLICABLE."
"I LIKED HOW WE DID ONE PART OF THE LESSON PLAN PER WEEK, SUBMITTED IT, GOT FEEDBACK, MADE THOSE CHANGES AND AT THE END HAD A COMPLETE LESSON PLAN. THE VIDEOS AND READINGS WERE INFORMATIVE."
"AS AN EDUCATOR WITH EXPERIENCE IN SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES, INCLUDING DYSLEXIA, THE ASSIGNMENTS HELPED ME FINE TUNE MY PRACTICE."
"THE INSTRUCTOR WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL! SHE WAS PROMPT WITH ANSWERING QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS AND GAVE GREAT FEEDBACK - GREAT COURSE."
"DYSLEXIA IS A VERY REAL ISSUE AND I FEEL THAT I NOW HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF ITS IMPACT ON STUDENTS!"
"THIS COURSE WAS WELL LAID OUT. THE TEXTBOOK, READINGS, VIDEOS, AND ASSIGNMENTS WERE ALL EXCELLENT. I WILL BE A BETTER TEACHER FOR HAVING TAKEN THIS CLASS."
"THIS COURSE WAS INCREDIBLY VALUABLE AS A READING SPECIALIST AND AS A FORMER 2ND GRADE TEACHER. I KNOW ANY GENERAL EDUCATOR WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS CLASS AS WELL. I LEARNED NEW INFORMATION THAT WILL IMPACT MY TEACHING IN THE FUTURE."
"THIS CLASS WAS ORGANIZED AND NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING! THE ASSIGNMENTS WERE RELEVANT TO MY CURRENT TEACHING POSITION. THE READING ASSIGNMENTS WERE VALUABLE AND EDUCATIONAL. I LEARNED SO MUCH FROM THIS COURSE!"
"THIS COURSE GAVE ME A LOT OF INSIGHT INTO WHAT DYSLEXIA IS AND HOW IT AFFECTS STUDENTS. IT WILL DEFINITELY IMPACT HOW I TEACH GOING FORWARD!"
"THIS WAS A GREAT CLASS TO TAKE."
"IT IS AN EXCELLENT INTRODUCTION FOR IDENTIFYING AND UNDERSTANDING DYSLEXIA."
Registration Instructions
Online registration URL will close @ 5:00 p.m. on June 23, 2024. You will receive an electronic email when you have successfully registered.