Teaching Phonics in Early Childhood

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Queensland University of Technology

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Teaching Phonics in Early Childhood

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What is the course about?

Teaching Phonics in Early Childhood

The course Teaching Phonics in Early Childhood is an online class provided by Queensland University of Technology through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn what phonics is and how to teach it in the early years

Course description

Learn evidence-based skills for teaching phonics to young children
2 weeks

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 course will share research-based knowledge and skills around code-based literacy in early childhood.

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?

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.
For Australian educators, this course aligns with the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST):
For Australian educators in before-school settings, this course aligns with the following National Quality Standard (NQS):

Queensland University of Technology
QUT is a leading Australian university ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide by the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Located in Brisbane, it attracts over 50,000 students.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Teaching Phonics in Early Childhood

Course Topic

Primary Education Teaching, Professional Development for Teachers, Teaching, Teaching English / TEFL

University, College, Institution

Queensland University of Technology

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Teaching Phonics in Early Childhood

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Queensland University of Technology you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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Teaching Phonics in Early Childhood

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