MCCCD Program Description

Reading and Decoding: Phonics Based

Course: EDU228AC

First Term: 2013 Fall

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

Description: Overview of research, curricular content, and instructional practices associated with Research Based Systematic Phonics Instruction (RBSPI) and other methods for teaching reading. Emphasis on methods mandated by Arizona legislation. Covers the history of written language, alphabetic reading and writing systems, and implementation of effective methods for reading instruction.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain why a majority of states has passed laws requiring teachers to use phonics instruction in the teaching of reading. (I) 2. Compare American literacy statistics with child reading ability test scores and statistical aggregations of these scores. (II) 3. Describe the findings of current research on the methods, modes, pedagogy, and student failure causes in teaching reading and writing. (III) 4. Describe national and state literacy standards that guide the instruction of elementary reading competencies. (IV) 5. Identify research based systematic phonics instruction and other current theories and instructional approaches for teaching reading. (V) 6. Trace the history of the methods used for teaching reading. (VI) 7. Define research based systematic phonics curriculum content and instructional practices. (VII) 8. Use research based systematic phonics instruction in teaching a student how to read. (VII, VIII, IX, X) 9. Examine the interconnection between reading and writing in the development of literary skill. (VIII, X) 10. Analyze instructional techniques that focus upon developing strategies for building comprehension, fluency and independence in reading. (VIII, X) 11. Describe the means for including multi-sensory activities in the teaching of reading. (VIII) 12. Analyze continuous classroom assessment techniques to monitor and improve instruction. (XI) 13. Analyze instructional reading method materials to determine if they align with research based systematic phonics instructional programs. (XI) 14. Develop and implement a tutoring plan. (XII) 15. Summarize the practicum experience. (XII)
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. Legislation of Teaching Methods A. National Legislation B. Arizona Instructional Statutes C. State Jurisdictions With Similar Phonetics Laws II. Literacy Statistics A. Adult Literacy B. National Assessment of Education Progress C. Current Reading Test Scores D. Past Reading Abilities E. 1895 Kansas Eighth Grade Reading Test III. Research on Reading And Writing Instruction A. National Institute Of Child Health Development (NICHD) Education Research B. National Research Findings C. Research Utilization IV. Literacy Standards A. National 1. Standards 2. Benchmarks B. Arizona 1. Standards 2. Objectives V. Reading Instruction Theory A. Approaches B. Methods C. Application 1. Considerations 2. Test Results VI. Literacy History A. Illiteracy Experience B. Current Method Application C. Language History D. Reading History E. Reading Teaching Methods History VII. Decoding Skill Teaching Methods A. Direct Phonics Instruction 1. Intensive 2. Systematic B. Intrinsic and Embedded Phonics C. Synthetic Phonics D. Authentic Phonics VIII. Instructional Techniques A. Comprehension B. Spelling C. Vocabulary D. Multi Sensory Activity Incorporation E. Reading Fluency F. Independence Development IX. Research Based Systematic Phonics Curriculum Content A. Phonemic Awareness B. Letter Names And Letter Formation C. Systematic Explicit Phonics Instruction D. Spelling Instruction E. Vocabulary Development F. Syntax 1. Oral 2. Written G. Semantics X. Principles For Reading Success XI. Diagnosis And Assessment A. Continuous Student Assessment Principles B. Materials Selection XII. Practicum Experience A. Classroom Observation B. Tutoring C. Reflection

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2013

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