Addressing Literacy Disruption II: Phonemic Awareness

This course will build on Addressing Literacy Disruption I. You will continue your exploration of the foundational elements of early literacy with time built in for you to make connections to literacy disruption in your specific setting.

Topics include:

• English language sounds and their connection to skilled reading
• Importance of phonemic awareness to literacy proficiency
• Importance of phonics to skilled reading

Through exploration of these topics, you will learn to consider the implications for explicit, systematic literacy instruction, and will be able to address any literacy disruption within your environment. Time will be provided for you to connect the content to your practice.

Learning Intentions:

• Understand the following elements of early literacy:
  • Phonological awareness
  • Phonemic awareness
  • Phonics
• Explore the differences between these elements as well as how they connect.
• Become familiar with the subsets of phonological awareness, levels of phonemic awareness, and elements of a robust phonics program.

eCampus by CESA #1 is a collection of virtual learning experiences covering a wide range of topics that focus on building the capacity of educators to positively impact learners. Each course will provide an overview of the “why” and “what” behind a specific practice and then take a deeper dive into HOW educators can bring the practice to life in their unique context. These learning experiences include opportunities for reflection on, and application of, specific instructional practices, strategies, and frameworks. The Learner-Centered Practice and Leading Learner-Centered Education series of courses align with the i4PL model. All eCampus courses are self-paced, asynchronous and designed to take approximately four hours to complete. Content in courses designated with a I, II, or III are designed to be taken in order. All other courses can be accessed in any order. Enrollment is rolling due to the self-paced nature of the courses. Important Dates: Registration opens May 16, 2023; Access to courses begins July 1, 2023; Registration closes May 15, 2024; All coursework must be completed by June 15, 2024.

Questions?

Contact Melissa Dunham, Program Specialist: mdunham@cesa1.k12.wi.us / 262-787-9500 ext. 9529