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Methods of Teaching Reading in Primary Schools

This course introduces methods of teaching reading in primary schools. It explores the four language skills and their interrelatedness, the nature of reading, and reading experiences. The course covers reading readiness, approaches, methods, strategies, and types of reading. It also examines the goals and objectives of teaching reading, development of specialized reading skills, sourcing materials, and evaluating reading skills to equip students with knowledge for teaching reading effectively.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Reading MethodsPrimary EducationReading SkillsReading ReadinessTeaching Strategies

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Language Skills Interrelatedness

2

Nature of Reading

3

Reading Readiness

4

Reading Approaches

5

Teaching Methods

6

Reading Strategies

7

Types of Reading

8

Word Recognition Skills

9

Interpretation Skills

10

Reading in Content Areas

11

Reading Resources

12

Evaluation of Reading Skills

Total Topics12 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

PED101: Introduction to Primary Education

ENG101: Use of English and Communication Skills

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Primary School Teacher

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Reading Specialist

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Curriculum Developer

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Educational Consultant

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Literacy Coordinator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationPublishingCurriculum DesignLiteracy ProgramsSpecial Education

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Nature of Reading, Reading Readiness, Reading Approaches, Methods, Strategies and Types of Reading

2h

Unit 1: Language Skills and their Interrelatedness

2 study hours
  • •Read the unit introduction to understand the scope and objectives.
  • •Identify the basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
  • •Differentiate between receptive and productive skills.
  • •Analyze the relationship among the four language skills.
  • •Explain how knowledge of interrelatedness aids reading teaching and learning.
Week
2

Module 1: Nature of Reading, Reading Readiness, Reading Approaches, Methods, Strategies and Types of Reading

2h

Unit 2: The Nature of Reading and Important Reading Experiences at the Primary School

2 study hours
  • •Define reading and outline important factors in developing the reading skill.
  • •Apply micro-skills to the teaching of reading.
  • •Design a well-balanced reading program for a primary class.
  • •Discuss the definition and nature of reading.
  • •Explain the importance of reading experiences at the primary school level.
Week
3

Module 1: Nature of Reading, Reading Readiness, Reading Approaches, Methods, Strategies and Types of Reading

2h

Unit 3: The concept of Reading Readiness

2 study hours
  • •Define the concept of reading readiness.
  • •State mental, physical, and emotional factors influencing reading readiness.
  • •Explain differences between disadvantaged and gifted children in pre-reading activities.
  • •Select appropriate pre-reading activities to develop skills for a primary 3 class.
Week
4

Module 1: Nature of Reading, Reading Readiness, Reading Approaches, Methods, Strategies and Types of Reading

2h

Unit 4: Approaches and Methods of Teaching Reading: Phonics, Structural, Look and Say, Word Form Clues, Picture Clues and Context Clues

2 study hours
  • •Distinguish between discrete and whole language approaches to reading.
  • •Describe phonics, structural, look and say methods and the strategies for executing these methods.
  • •State the basic principles of the phonics, structural and look and say methods, and use them to prepare reading materials.
  • •Recall the shortcomings of the phonics, structural and look and say methods.
Week
5

Module 1: Nature of Reading, Reading Readiness, Reading Approaches, Methods, Strategies and Types of Reading

2h

Unit 5: Strategies and techniques of Teaching Reading: Language Experience, Whole Language, Literature Based, Oral, Silent and Individualized

2 study hours
  • •Compare whole language approach with discrete approach to teaching reading.
  • •Define and use the language experience method to teach lower primary classes how to read.
  • •Define the basal reader method and use it to teach reading to lower and higher primary classes lower and higher primary school levels.
  • •Select appropriate reading materials and methods to attain specific reading objectives.
Week
6

Module 1: Nature of Reading, Reading Readiness, Reading Approaches, Methods, Strategies and Types of Reading

2h

Unit 6: Types of Reading: Oral and Silent, Skimming and Scanning, Intensive and Extensive

2 study hours
  • •Define each of the six types of reading presented in this unit
  • •Explain when to employ each reading type
  • •Distinguish between oral and silent reading, skimming and scanning, intensive and extensive reading
  • •Teach the uses of each type of reading to learners
Week
7

Module 2: Goals and Objectives of Teaching Reading, Development of reading Skills

2h

Unit 1: Goals and Objectives of Teaching Reading

2 study hours
  • •List and describe the goals of teaching reading in the primary school under each of the broad goals
  • •Identify specific objectives of teaching reading
  • •Create activities to achieve set objectives
  • •Identify obstacles to attaining reading objectives at the primary school level
Week
8

Module 2: Goals and Objectives of Teaching Reading, Development of reading Skills

2h

Unit2: Development of Word Perception Skills

2 study hours
  • •Define sight vocabulary and give examples
  • •Teach vocabulary development effectively using picture clues
  • •Explain the first step in dictionary skills development
Week
9

Module 2: Goals and Objectives of Teaching Reading, Development of reading Skills

2h

Unit 3: Development of Interpretation Skills Development of Ability to

2 study hours
  • •Compose an appropriate short passage to teach children main and detailed ideas
  • •Differentiate between main ideas and related ideas
  • •Describe activities you can use to teach pupils to identify the main ideas
  • •Determine the questions that will lead pupils to locate specific information in the text
Week
10

Module 2: Goals and Objectives of Teaching Reading, Development of reading Skills

2h

Unit 4: Development of Ability to

2 study hours
  • •Summarise the skills a reader needs to be able to draw conclusions
  • •Guide pupils to arrange ideas/events in a sequence
  • •Teach pupils how to read and follow instructions
  • •Teach pupils how to read between the lines to infer information
Week
11

Module 2: Goals and Objectives of Teaching Reading, Development of reading Skills

3h

Unit 5: Development of Skills for Reading in Content Areas

3 study hours
  • •Teach pupils the skills for reading Social Studies, Mathematics and Literature
  • •Teach your pupils skills and techniques for recognising and using the special vocabulary and structures in a given subject area
  • •Teach your pupils skills and techniques for recognising and using the organisational patterns of a given subject
Week
12

Module 2: Goals and Objectives of Teaching Reading, Development of reading Skills

2h

Unit 6: Resources for Teaching Reading

2 study hours
  • •Identify resources which can be used to teach children to read
  • •Select appropriate resources to teach reading at all levels of primary school
  • •List resources of teaching: developmental reading, functional reading, recreational reading and reading for research purposes
Week
13

Module 2: Goals and Objectives of Teaching Reading, Development of reading Skills

3h

Unit 7: Evaluation of Reading Skills

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of evaluation in reading
  • •Mention the major forms of reading evaluation
  • •State the reasons for evaluating the reading growth of children

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their feedback to identify areas of weakness.

2

Create concept maps linking Units 4-6 reading methods and strategies for quick recall.

3

Practice applying different reading methods (phonics, structural, look-and-say) to sample texts.

4

Focus on understanding the interrelatedness of language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) from Unit 1.

5

Study the goals and objectives of teaching reading (Module 2, Unit 1) and their practical applications.

6

Allocate study time proportionally based on the difficulty and length of each unit.

7

Use flashcards to memorize key terms and definitions from each module.

8

Form study groups to discuss and clarify complex concepts with peers.

9

Practice answering past examination questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format.

10

Review examples of reading materials suitable for different primary school levels (Module 2, Unit 6).

11

Create mnemonics to remember key steps in teaching reading skills (e.g., word recognition, interpretation).

12

Focus on understanding the different types of reading (oral, silent, skimming, scanning) and their purposes.

13

Review the evaluation methods (observation, questioning, testing) and their applications in assessing reading skills.

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