This course aims to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the science of teaching reading, specifically tailored for the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 Exam. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify factors affecting reading development, implement differentiated instruction for reading, teach reading to ELL students, develop phonological awareness, instruct in phonics, enhance reading fluency, and assess students' literacy levels. The course utilizes a practice and study guide format, covering topics such as linguistic development, phonemic awareness, literacy assessment, vocabulary instruction, and parental involvement. The intended audience for this course includes educators preparing for the TExES Science of Teaching Reading exam, as well as individuals interested in enhancing their teaching skills in reading instruction.
Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. About the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 Exam
- Ch 2. The Science of Teaching Reading
- Ch 3. Factors Affecting Reading Development
- Ch 4. Differentiated Instruction for Reading
- Ch 5. Teaching Reading to ELL Students
- Ch 6. Skills & Techniques for Children's Linguistic Development
- Ch 7. Teaching Speaking & Listening Skills to Children
- Ch 8. The Development of Phonological & Phonemic Awareness
- Ch 9. Teaching the Alphabet
- Ch 10. Print Awareness & Literacy Development
- Ch 11. Word Identification & Decoding Reading Strategies
- Ch 12. Phonics Instruction
- Ch 13. Syllabication & Morphemic Analysis Skills
- Ch 14. Developing Reading Fluency in Children
- Ch 15. Reading Comprehension Development & Instruction
- Ch 16. Creating Reading Strategies for Students
- Ch 17. Teaching Children's Literature
- Ch 18. Comprehending Informational Texts
- Ch 19. Foundations of Reading Assessment
- Ch 20. Assessing Students Literacy Levels
- Ch 21. Vocabulary Instruction & Assessment
- Ch 22. Assessment Analysis and Response
- Ch 23. Parental Support in Developing Literacy Skills
- Ch 24. Understand the Science of Teaching Reading Standards
- Ch 25. ELAR Instruction in Texas
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