Features of Structured Literacy

EPP Model Course Syllabus: Syllabus 2: Teaching Word Recognition

This model course syllabus developed by Stephanie Stollar provides an in-depth exploration of foundational literacy skills essential for effective reading instruction. You’ll examine phonological and phonemic awareness, master explicit phonics instruction by moving from simple to complex patterns, and learn evidence-based practices to implement structured literacy for all learners. Through comprehensive coverage of phonemes, phonics patterns, fluent word reading, irregular words, and progress monitoring, teacher candidates will gain the knowledge and practice needed to teach both phonemic awareness and decoding.

See the remaining syllabi for this four course series.

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.