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Overview
Learn evidence-based skills for teaching phonics to young children.
Intentionally and explicitly teaching the relationship between letters and sounds through play-based pedagogies is a crucial part of children’s literacy development. There is much popular debate surrounding this topic, amongst researchers, teachers, parents and education authorities.
This Teaching Phonics in Early Childhood course from Queensland University of Technology by FutureLearn will share research-based knowledge and skills around code-based literacy in early childhood.
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
Describe code-related literacy, including phonics, phonemic awareness and phonological awareness
Explain why teaching and learning code-related literacy is important
Identify an appropriate strategy for teaching code-related literacy in early childhood settings
Programme Structure
Topics include:
What is code-related literacy?
What is phonics?
Why is phonics important in early childhood settings?
What are some evidence-based strategies for teaching phonics?
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 1 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Language Studies Early Childhood Education View 68 other Short Courses in Language Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This is a general, introductory course aimed at anyone supporting children to prepare for school, including parents, educators and workers in early childhood education and care (ECEC), centre directors, early primary school teachers, and education leaders.
- Know the content and how to teach it
- 2.1, 2.5
- Engage in professional learning
- 6.1, 6.2, 6.3
- Engage professionally with colleagues
- 7.4
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full
Funding
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