Course Description
IMSE's Phonological Awareness Training (12.5 Hours)
The IMSE Phonological Awareness Course is a hands-on, interactive, and personalized class that provides educators with a deeper understanding of phonological awareness and its importance in learning to read. After participating in this training, teachers will understand how to assess and teach phonological awareness to students in all three tiers of RTI. In addition, teachers will evaluate students in alphabet awareness, including letter recognition and sound recognition. This training is also available for on-site staff development.
Upon completing this course, you may apply for 1 hour of graduate credit through Ashland University.
This Course is For
- All teachers, including those in Pre-K, who want a deeper understanding of phonological awareness, the importance of orthographic mapping, and phonemic awareness.
Participants Will
- Current research and the importance of phonological awareness
- Terminologies such as orthographic mapping, orthographic lexicon, and phonemic awareness
- Correct production of the 44 sounds of the English language
- How to assess students in phonemic awareness
- How to incorporate multi-sensory strategies in activities
- How to implement one-minute phonemic awareness activities
Materials Provided
- IMSE Phonological Awareness Manual and practice packet
- Equipped for Reading Success by Dr. David Kilpatrick
- Tokens
- Mirror
- Sounds of the English language online video
Materials you will need:
- Computer with a camera and sound (an iPhone/iPad or similar devices are not recommended)
- 3-4 highlighters
- Sticky notes
Schedule
Monday-Tuesday 8:00-3:30 ET
Day 1 of your training- please login by 7:00 am to ensure that you do not have any tech problems. You will be placed in a waiting room until 8:00 am.
-Your instructor will discuss how breaks and lunch will fit into your days.
-Plan on 6 hours and 15 minutes of instruction per day.
-Zoom link will be sent out prior to the training.
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