An Introduction to Structured Word Inquiry

2.5 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for Dyslexia Training Institute Participants Only

Have you ever tried to teach a word and heard yourself utter the phrase, “Well, English is just crazy; you will have to memorize that word”? If you have, we have good news for you, English is not crazy and there is a way to investigate words along with your students (dyslexic and non-dyslexic) to learn the true underlying structure, and never utter those words again!

Course Details

Number of Units:  2.5 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for teachers who teach reading and spelling or for anyone who would like a better understanding of how English orthography is organized.

Prerequisites:

None

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What You Will Learn

  • Learn that English is not crazy and how to find the sense in it
  • Identify how to investigate the sense of so-called ‘sight words’
  • Conduct word hypothesis and create word sums
  • Examine the interrelationship between morphology, etymology and phonology
  • Recognize the difference between spoken and written syllables
  • Examine why teaching spelling and reading via a syllable model for written words can be problematic
  • Determine how Latin, Greek, Old English and Old French impact English
  • Participate in weekly online discussions in between webinars where you can ask questions and work as a community to answer those questions

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

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