MCCCD Program Description

Science of Reading Including Systematic Phonics Instruction

Course: EDU268

First Term: 2022 Fall

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S- Standard

Description: Overview of the science of reading with an emphasis on explicit instructional practices associated with research based systematic phonics instruction. Covers research based on the science of reading related to the teaching of reading in the K-8 school setting to include understanding reading research; essential components of reading instruction; implementation of effective methods for reading instruction; and alignment of reading instruction to systematic phonics instruction.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define the science of reading. (I) 2. Explain the importance of scientifically-based reading research. (I) 3. Identify the elements of research based systematic phonics instruction. (II) 4. Use research based systematic, explicit phonics instruction in teaching a student how to read. (III, IV) 5. Define the five essential components of reading instruction. (III) 6. Identify the role of the five essential components in text comprehension and decoding. (III) 7. Define phonemic awareness. (III) 8. Explain the purpose and goals of phonemic awareness instruction. (III) 9. Identify the characteristics of systematic, explicit phonics instruction and contrast those approaches with implicit, incidental approaches to instruction. (III) 10. Describe key characteristics of good and poor readers struggling with phonics. (IV) 11. Examine the interconnection between reading and writing as it relates to phonics instruction. (IV) 12. Analyze instructional reading method materials to determine if they align with research based systematic phonics instructional programs. (V) 13. Develop and implement a tutoring plan. (VI) 14. Summarize the field experience. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Science of reading A. Elements B. Scientifically-based research II. Systematic phonics A. Approaches B. Methods C. Application III. Decoding skill teaching methods A. Direct phonics instruction 1. Phonics 2. Phonemic awareness 3. Vocabulary 4. Fluency 5. Comprehension B. Implicit and explicit phonics IV. Research-based systematic phonics curriculum content A. Phonemic awareness B. Letter names and formation C. Systematic explicit phonics instruction for phonically-challenged readers 1. Good readers 2. Poor readers D. Spelling instruction E. Vocabulary development F. Writing instruction G. Syntax 1. Oral 2. Written V. Diagnosis and assessment A. Continuous student assessment principles B. Materials selection VI. Field experience A. Classroom observation B. Classroom participation/teaching C. Reflection

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 24, 2022

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