-> teaching high frequency words using phonics, not as sight words
-> phonological awareness (pre-literacy skills)
-> the importance of handwriting
-> all the common sounds of the single phonograms (letters of the alphabet)
-> all the common sounds of the multiple phonograms (sounds made with more than one letter)
-> reading rules (why phonograms say different sounds in certain words)
-> spelling rules (which phonogram to use for a certain sound and why)
-> hand signals for teaching spelling
-> explanation marks to help recall spelling rules
-> rules for base words and endings
Educators who are completing the course independently, rather than with a school group, can access online course for individuals.
This online course is great value for money and includes:
6 months access to online videos
Access to one Q and A zoom session (scheduled monthly) for a maximum of 12 participants
Comprehensive handout PDF
Access to a bank of frequently asked questions about course content (during six month subscription)
Participants are also able to ask any additional questions via email
Teachers who are completing the course as part of their school’s professional development program can be signed up as a group (with 6-12 teachers in each group), and receive extra support and specific Q and As during school hours on each individual session, with a focus on classroom application.
One administrator and one facilitator from each school may access the course for free with each group of participants. Facilitators are staff members who have previously completed the LEM Introductory Course training and have gained a Certificate of Completion in this course.
Schools are able to access a more tailored package for this slightly higher fee.
6 months access to online videos (separate login access for each participant)
Q and A sessions to be conducted over Zoom or Microsoft Teams to support a group from one particular school of 6-12 participants, which may be scheduled during the school day if required.
Comprehensive handout PDF
Access to a bank of frequently asked questions about course content (during six month subscription)
Participants are also able to ask any additional questions via email
For Teachers who can show that they have previously completed a LEM Phonics introductory course (by emailing a copy of the certificate) 6 months access to the course can be made available to them for $50 in order to watch any videos that would be useful to them and to access the frequently asked questions about course content. This does not include a participation certificate.