Features of Structured Literacy

EPP Model Course Syllabus: Syllabus 1: Foundations of Evidence-Based Reading Instruction

A Model Course Syllabus for Educator Preparation Programs. Developed by Dr. Stephanie Stollar. This introductory course equips teacher candidates with the research behind how students learn to read and why some struggle. You will dive into the five essential components of literacy — phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension — and discover how they are integrated to support proficient reading skills. Based upon the Simple View of Reading, teacher candidates will learn and apply evidence-based practices to support all students in developing their literacy skills.

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Reading Universe is made possible by generous support from Jim & Donna Barksdale; the Hastings/Quillin Fund, an advised fund of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (opens in new window); the AFT (opens in new window); the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation (opens in new window); and three anonymous donors.