EDUC 622 Phonics & Linguistics
This course will explore the significance of, code-emphasis instruction, including explicit and, systematic instruction in both phonics and, phonemic awareness. A significant focus will be, placed on evidence-based practices in structured, literacy, specifically those practices that enable, orthographic mapping. Theoretical models that, undergird the science of literacy instruction will, be embedded in course content. Lessons are, designed to demonstrate skill in teaching word, study at the early and middle childhood levels., Practices not grounded in reading science will be, discussed and refuted using neuroscience and, literacy research.