- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
Science of Reading Foundations
Issued by
University of Phoenix
The Science of Reading Foundations badge recognizes deep knowledge of how reading and literacy develop, grounded in the Science of Reading and structured literacy principles. Earners show understanding of cognitive development, language learning, and the core components of literacy—phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—and know how to align this knowledge to elementary student needs in planning.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
Earning Criteria
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Demonstrate understanding of cognitive development, language learning, and literacy development.
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Evaluate the five components of reading, reading difficulties, diagnostic tools, remediation strategies, and home literacy connections.
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Design an integrated reading/language arts instructional unit that incorporates a core text, technology, and one additional subject area while applying differentiated strategies to support diverse literacy needs.