Module 1, CVC Short Vowels and Blends
In this self-paced module Mary covers the initial steps to take in teaching an explicit and systematic Structured Literacy (SL) Programme. She will be using the SL programme she created and authored herself, i.e. the DcodeDyslexia programme, throughout the series of modules.
In this, the first module of the series, she uses Dcode Book 1, CVC Short Vowels, and Book 2, Blends. She also uses her Ncode Spelling book to demonstrate the scope, sequence and drills required to teach students how to write with confidence, i.e. spelling, or encoding, words.
The course covers phonological, and phonemic, awareness, decoding, reading comprehension, and vocabulary, and spelling. It adheres to the principles of the Science of Reading body of scientifically based research and it supports the Irish Government's Primary Language Curriculum learning outcomes (LO) for the Reading (LO 3,4,5 & 6) and Writing strands (LO 3,4 & 5). If you don't have the books, which are ideal for reflection and practicing the skills, some resources are provided to enable you to get the feel of using the programme with a student.
On completing the module, you should be able:
1. Explain the scope and sequence of a SL programme.
2. Teach the fundamental skills of literacy to a struggling reader.
3. Collaborate and interact with colleagues to develop strategies to implement group teaching for struggling readers in earlier years.
4. Collaborate in planning whole-school Literacy Plans.
