Description
Help K-3 students master letter-sound connections and high frequency words to develop oral reading fluency through the combined teaching of phonics and spelling. After completing this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of:
• Research-based instructional activities and pedagogical approaches for teaching phonics and spelling
• The importance of systematic instruction and the developmental nature of reading and spelling
• Assessment techniques based on these developmental patterns to inform goal setting, instruction, and intervention
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Robin is the director of the South Mississippi Writing Project and the World Class Teaching Program, both at the University of Southern Mississippi. Through these programs, Robin provides professional development for K-12 teachers and support services for teachers seeking National Board certification. She has over 20 years of experience in the elementary classroom and has worked as a Reading Specialist in K-12 classrooms and university classes. In her spare time, Robin does consulting work at a local Head Start Campus. Robin relaxes by spending time with her family and friends.
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