MCCCD Program Description

Science of Reading and Systematic Phonics Instruction for Birth through Adolescence

Course: EEP414

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 for children from birth through adolescence. Covers research-based on the science of reading related to the teaching of reading in the pre-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. Relate the science of reading to children from birth through adolescence. (I) 2. Validate the importance of scientifically-based reading research for children from birth through adolescence. (I) 3. Analyze the elements of research based systematic phonics instruction for children from birth through adolescence. (II) 4. Use research based systematic, explicit phonics instruction in teaching children from birth through adolescence how to read. (III, IV) 5. Examine the five essential components of reading instruction for children from birth through adolescence. (III) 6. Analyze the role of the five essential components in text comprehension and decoding for children from birth through adolescence. (III) 7. Describe phonemic awareness for children from birth through adolescence. (III) 8. Assess the purpose and goals of phonemic awareness instruction for children from birth through adolescence. (III) 9. Differentiate between systematic, explicit phonics instruction and implicit, incidental approaches to instruction for children from birth through adolescence. (III) 10. Compare 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 for children from birth through adolescence. (IV) 12. Analyze instructional reading method materials to determine if they align with research based systematic phonics instructional programs for children from birth through adolescence. (V) 13. Implement a tutoring plan for children in birth-5 and K-3 early childhood settings. (VI) 14. Summarize field experiences working with children in birth-5 and K-3 early childhood settings. (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. Emergent language and literacy B. Direct phonics instruction 1. Phonics 2. Phonemic awareness 3. Vocabulary 4. Fluency 5. Comprehension C. 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: August 23, 2022

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