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The Science of Reading

$225.00 CAD

Downloadable Certificate: Yes

Duration: 3.0 Hour(s)

Format: Audiovisual Media, Test

Recommended For: Educators

Course Details

About the Course

The Science of Reading: How Students Learn to Read and Write
 

This foundational course is presented by Dr. Todd Cunningham, a school and clinical psychologist. He is an Associate Professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education - University of Toronto, where he also chairs the School & Clinical Child Psychology program.
The self-paced course provides: 

  • Instruction on the essential components of an evidence-based literacy program, and how to adapt classroom resources to support executive functioning. 
  • Strategies to ensure that all students – no matter their first language – become successful readers.  
  • Videos, downloadable resources, articles, handouts and other learning materials presented in 10 online modules. 
  • How to support students with learning difficulties, from assessment to interventions. 
  • A detailed understanding of the research behind how students develop reading and writing skills.