SLM Teaching Phonology

Reading begins with sound. This module deepens your understanding of English phonology and how to build the phonological awareness that reading depends on.

In this module, you will:

• Explore the phonological domain and its role in reading acquisition
• Review the sounds of English and their correct academic pronunciation
• Examine how a student's home language affects pronunciation and awareness
• Discover activities that build phonological awareness toward phonemic awareness

Part of the Structured Literacy Modules, a series that unpacks the research-based components of effective literacy instruction and how to apply them in direct teaching.

Audience: Students pursuing degrees in education as part of their school coursework; Administrators or school leaders needing to build background knowledge on literacy; Those preparing to take a reading certification exam; and any educator needing to build background knowledge on the topic.