Phonics Teaching Certification

Module 1: Introduction to Phonics

• Meaning of phonics
• Importance of phonics
• Phonics and early literacy
• Sound-letter relationships
• Role of the teacher

Module 2: Understanding Early Literacy

• Speaking and listening
• Vocabulary development
• Reading readiness
• Print awareness
• Building literacy foundations

Module 3: Phonological Awareness

• Understanding spoken sounds
• Words and syllables
• Rhythm and rhyme
• Sound recognition
• Listening activities

Module 4: Phonemic Awareness

• Understanding phonemes
• Identifying individual sounds
• Initial sounds
• Final sounds
• Manipulating sounds

Module 5: Letters and Sounds

• Letter recognition
• Letter-sound correspondence
• Uppercase and lowercase letters
• Sound identification
• Connecting sounds with print

Module 6: Teaching Sound Pronunciation

• Clear sound articulation
• Continuous sounds
• Stop sounds
• Avoiding unnecessary vowel sounds
• Teacher modelling

Module 7: Introducing Phonics Systematically

• Teaching sound sequences
• Progression from simple to complex
• Reviewing previous learning
• Introducing new sounds
• Building learner confidence

Module 8: Oral Blending

• Understanding blending
• Combining spoken sounds
• Teacher modelling
• Progressive blending activities
• Developing automaticity

Module 9: Blending for Reading

• Sounding out words
• Combining phonemes
• Reading simple words
• Moving towards automatic recognition
• Supporting struggling readers

Module 10: Oral Segmenting

• Breaking words into sounds
• Identifying sound positions
• Counting phonemes
• Segmenting activities
• Preparing for spelling

Module 11: Segmenting for Spelling

• Hearing individual phonemes
• Matching sounds to letters
• Building words
• Writing simple words
• Correcting sound-letter errors

Module 12: Consonant Sounds

• Common consonant sounds
• Sound recognition
• Initial consonants
• Final consonants
• Classroom practice

Module 13: Short Vowel Sounds

• Recognizing short vowels
• Comparing vowel sounds
• Building simple words
• Pronunciation practice
• Reading activities

Module 14: CVC Words

• Consonant-vowel-consonant patterns
• Blending CVC words
• Segmenting CVC words
• Reading practice
• Spelling activities

Module 15: Consonant Digraphs

• Understanding digraphs
• Common consonant digraphs
• Sound recognition
• Reading digraph words
• Spelling practice

Module 16: Consonant Blends

• Understanding consonant blends
• Initial blends
• Final blends
• Blending practice
• Word-building activities

Module 17: Long Vowel Sounds

• Recognizing long vowels
• Comparing short and long vowels
• Common spelling patterns
• Reading practice
• Word sorting activities

Module 18: Vowel Digraphs

• Understanding vowel digraphs
• Common vowel combinations
• Sound-pattern relationships
• Word recognition
• Reading activities

Module 19: Split Digraphs

• Understanding split digraph patterns
• Comparing vowel sounds
• Word building
• Reading practice
• Spelling activities

Module 20: Alternative Spellings

• Different spellings for similar sounds
• Recognizing spelling patterns
• Comparing words
• Word sorting
• Building spelling awareness

Module 21: Tricky and High-Frequency Words

• Understanding irregular patterns
• Identifying tricky parts
• High-frequency vocabulary
• Recognition strategies
• Reading in context

Module 22: Word Families and Patterns

• Recognizing word families
• Rhyming patterns
• Building related words
• Pattern recognition
• Vocabulary development

Module 23: Decoding Skills

• Applying phonics knowledge
• Decoding unfamiliar words
• Breaking longer words into parts
• Self-correction
• Building reading independence

Module 24: Developing Reading Fluency

• Accurate reading
• Reading pace
• Expression
• Repeated reading
• Building confidence

Module 25: Phonics and Vocabulary Development

• Introducing new words
• Connecting sounds and meanings
• Using words in context
• Picture-supported vocabulary
• Reinforcing vocabulary

Module 26: Phonics Through Stories

• Selecting suitable texts
• Identifying target sounds
• Shared reading
• Sound-focused questions
• Follow-up activities

Module 27: Phonics Games and Activities

• Sound matching
• Word building
• Phonics bingo
• Sorting activities
• Interactive classroom games

Module 28: Multisensory Phonics Teaching

• Visual learning
• Auditory learning
• Movement-based activities
• Tactile activities
• Combining learning approaches

Module 29: Teaching Phonics in Groups

• Whole-class instruction
• Small-group activities
• Partner practice
• Differentiated grouping
• Managing participation

Module 30: Supporting Learners Who Need More Practice

• Identifying learning gaps
• Revisiting sounds
• Additional blending practice
• Scaffolded activities
• Building learner confidence

Module 31: Assessing Phonics Progress

• Sound recognition checks
• Blending assessment
• Segmenting assessment
• Word reading observations
• Recording learner progress

Module 32: Using Assessment to Plan Teaching

• Identifying strengths
• Recognizing learning gaps
• Grouping learners
• Selecting next teaching steps
• Monitoring improvement

Module 33: Planning a Phonics Lesson

• Setting learning objectives
• Reviewing previous sounds
• Introducing new learning
• Guided practice
• Independent application

Module 34: Creating Phonics Resources

• Sound cards
• Word cards
• Picture resources
• Worksheets
• Classroom displays

Module 35: Practical Phonics Teaching Scenarios

• Introducing a new sound
• Teaching blending
• Correcting pronunciation
• Supporting struggling learners
• Managing group activities

Module 36: Building a Phonics Teaching Plan

• Establishing learning progression
• Selecting teaching activities
• Planning regular review
• Monitoring learner development
• Improving teaching strategies