Systematic Reading Instruction – Online consolidates the science of reading and teaching into a simple 10 modules, that includes not only systematic phonics instruction but also systematic orthographic instruction. Carefully designed strategies, classroom-ready activities, and practical downloadables are woven throughout the course to support meaningful learning and easy implementation in teachers practices.

This cohesive approach to professional learning provides educators with access to both learning and the necessary tools all in one place.

Educators leave the course with:
A clearly defined scope and sequence for teaching reading.
Instructional strategies on phonics, and reading comprehension.
Aligned engaging activities, games, and worksheets.

Syllabus

Module 1.

Why Systematic Reading Instruction

Introduces a unique three-phrase systematic approach to reading instruction and research underlying it.

Module 2.

The Science of Reading

Outlines key concepts of the science underlying systematic phonics and reading instruction.

Module 3.

The Science of Teaching

Reviews the high-yield teaching strategies used in Systematic Reading Instruction, plus outlines requirements for creating a culturally aware and inclusive classroom.

Module 4.

Phase 1: Becoming a Reader

Introduces the scope for teaching the foundational skills of becoming a reader, with a focus on coding skills and the most effective sequence of learning letter-sounds.

Module 5.

Strategies and Activities for Phase 1
Instruction

Provides simple, effective strategies and activities that ensure students master foundational reading skills. Outlines practical daily and weekly routines.

Module 6.

Phase 2: Becoming a Skilled Reader

Defines morphology, etymology, and affixes while exploring decoding words with more complex sound-letter relationships to increase students’ repertoire of words.

Module 7.

Strategies and Activities for Phase 2
Instruction

Outlines effective strategies to integrate phase 2 skills into instruction. Provides aligned activities for learning advanced sound-letter relationships, punctuation, and spelling.

Module 8.

Phase 3: Becoming an Expert Reader

Summarises ten strategies that enable students to acquire conceptual and procedural knowledge embedded in a text, interpret key ideas and concepts, and make inferences.

Module 9.

Strategies and Activities for Phase 3
Instruction

Outlines the integration of the ten strategies in the classroom as well as reading processes, writing conventions, and writing processes.

Module 10.

Summary and Next Steps

Provides an overview of key learnings and additional recommendations on integrating the principles of Systematic Reading Instruction into the classroom.