MCCCD Program Description

Science of Reading with Systematic Phonics Instruction in Grades K-8

Course: EDU367

First Term: 2023 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. Uses analysis of science of reading-based research to identify best practices for effectively teaching reading in the K-8 school setting, including essential components, pedagogical strategies and alignment to systematic phonics instruction.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define the science of reading. (I) 2. Explain the importance of understanding scientifically-based reading research to best practices in the classroom. (I) 3. Identify the elements of research-based systematic phonics instruction. (II) 4. Define the five essential components of reading instruction. (III) 5. Identify the role of the five essential components in text comprehension and decoding. (III) 6. Define phonemic awareness. (III) 7. Explain the purpose and goals of phonemic awareness instruction. (III) 8. Analyze systematic, explicit phonics instruction relative to implicit, incidental approaches to identify the respective characteristics of the two approaches and delineate their commonalities as well as key differences. (III) 9. Use research-based systematic and explicit phonics instruction in teaching a student how to read. (III, IV) 10. Describe key characteristics of pre-emergent, emergent, and fluent 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. Reflect on a field experience within an educational setting. (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. Proficient 2. Developing 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: August 23, 2022

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