MSJ Ivy Tech: Leading the Science of Reading: Part II

This course is offered by Mount St. Joseph's University for professors/instructors of Ivy Tech.

Hours: 30 asynchronous online and weekly virtual live meetings

Competencies

Standard 1. 

1.8. Know phases in the typical developmental progression of oral language, phoneme awareness, decoding skills, printed word recognition, spelling, reading fluency, reading comprehension, and written expression.  Evidence: Mod14Q13, Mod15Q18, Mod15Q19, 

Standard 4

4A1 Understand in practice the general principles and practices of structured language and literacy teaching, including explicit, systematic, cumulative, teacher- directed instruction. Evidence: Mod12Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Mod13 Q9

4C1 Know in practice considerations for the structure of English orthography and the patterns and rules that inform the teaching of single- and multi-syllable regular word reading. Evidence: Mod14Q14, Q15, Q16, Mod. 15, Q20

4C3 Know in practice considerations for organizing word- recognition and spelling lessons by following a structured phonics lesson plan. Evidence: Mod13Q10, Mod14 Q11, Q12, 14, Mod15 Q17 

4E4 Know in practice considerations for the role and characteristics of direct, explicit methods of vocabulary instruction.Evidence: Mod16, Q23, Q24, Mod19 Q33

4G1 Know in practice considerations for research-based principles for teaching letter formation, both manuscript and cursive. Evidence: Mod17 Q25, Q26, Q24

Standard 5 Professional Dispositions and Practices

Evidence:  Module 20 Q34, Q37, Q35, Q36

Micro-credential Review Process:   

Credentials Unlimited follows a rigorous process to approve the micro-credential, ensuring it aligns with high standards in literacy education. The process begins with mapping the course's assessment or outcome product to the Knowledge and Practice Standards for the Teachers of Reading (IDA, 2017), conducted by literacy experts. This ensures that the course content is aligned with the most current and effective literacy practices. Additionally, an online quality review of the professional development course is completed by a trained Credentials Unlimited team member. This review provides constructive feedback to the course developer, focusing on improving the course, rather than rating it. Literacy experts from Credentials Unlimited also thoroughly review the course content to ensure it meets the expectations and standards of the Science of Reading or Structured Literacy. This comprehensive process guarantees that every micro-credential supports high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction.