Welcome to the Marian University Center for Vibrant Schools’ Lessons in Language course. These online modules are rooted in the science of reading and provide instruction to teach reading using the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Whether you are a veteran teacher or in your first year of teaching, the Lessons in Language course can help you provide effective reading instruction using the Orton-Gillingham Approach in the classroom and in one-on-one settings.

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Engaging lessons that provide teachers with effective instructional practices.

The Lessons in Language course offers a comprehensive overview of the science of reading and best practices to provide effective reading instruction in foundational reading skills using the Orton-Gillingham approach.

topics covered...

  • Science of Reading
  • Phonological Awareness and Phonemic Awareness
  • Phonics Instruction
  • Foundational Reading Assessment
  • Language Content
  • History of the Orton-Gillingham Approach
  • Orton-Gillingham Approach Lesson Component
  • Assessment to Inform Planning
  • Dyslexia
  • Orton-Gillingham Lesson Teaching Examples

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  • Modules 1-4
    Science of Reading Bundle

    Learn about the science or reading, phonological and phonemic wareness, phonics instruction, and assessing foundational reading development.

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  • Modules 5-10
    Orton-Gillingham Approach Bundle

    Learn about the Orton-Gillingham Approach, language content, dyslexia, how to administer a phonological screen tool, and teaching examples.

    Purchase$200
  • Modules 1-10
    Lessons in Language Full Course

    Take the entire course. This bundle includes all modules in both the Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham Approach Bundles.

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What’s Included?

Each Lessons in Language module includes a video with short quizzes embedded throughout. PGP points are available for Indiana teachers.

  • Science of Reading

    Module 1

    Science of Reading

    Learn the definition of the term “science of reading” and the main theoretical models aligned with the science of reading to frame instruction in word recognition and language comprehension using a structured literacy approach.
    • 26 min
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  • Phonological Awareness and Phonemic Awareness

    Module 2

    Phonological Awareness and Phonemic Awareness

    In Module 2, Learn the difference between phonological and phonemic awareness, the critical role of phonemic awareness in learning to read, and evidence-aligned teaching practices for phonemic awareness.
    • 24 min
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  • Phonics

    Module 3

    Phonics

    In Module 3, learn about the alphabetic principle, how word reading ability develops, the critical role of explicit phonics instruction in learning to read, and evidence-based practices for phonics instruction.
    • 21 min
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  • Foundational Reading Assessment

    Module 4

    Foundational Reading Assessment

    In Module 4, learn about symptoms and characteristics of reading difficulties and types of assessments needed for a systematic approach to assessing foundational reading development.
    • 15 min
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  • Language Content

    Module 5

    Language Content

    In Module 5, learn speech sounds (i.e. vowels, consonants, blends and digraphs) and common rules for successful reading and spelling. They will also learn syllable patterns, syllable division, and morphology.
    • 113 min
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  • History of the Orton-Gillingham Approach

    Module 6

    History of the Orton-Gillingham Approach

    In Module 6, learn the history of the Orton-Gillingham Approach, as well as these essential elements of the approach: language-based, systematic and sequential, multisensory, analytic and synthetic learning, cumulative, and diagnostic and prescriptive.
    • 28 min
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  • Orton-Gillingham Approach Lesson Component Procedures

    Module 7

    Orton-Gillingham Approach Lesson Component Procedures

    In Module 7, learn the procedures for each component in an Orton-Gillingham lesson. This includes how to effectively engage students in the visual, auditory, and blending drills, introduce new language content, teach high-frequency words, and practice previously learned content.
    • 100 min
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  • Assessment to Inform Planning

    Module 8

    Assessment to Inform Planning

    In Module 8, learn how to administer a phonological screen tool and a quick phonics screener and how to align data from these assessments with a scope and sequence in order to create a targeted learning plan to fill learning gaps.
    • 23 min
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  • Dyslexia

    Module 9

    Dyslexia

    In Module 9, learn the definition and characteristics of dyslexia, how it is diagnosed, and what educators can do to support students with reading difficulties.
    • 21 min
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  • Orton-Gillingham Lesson Teaching Examples

    Module 10

    Orton-Gillingham Lesson Teaching Examples

    In Module 10, learn teaching examples with a teacher and students for the major lesson components in the Orton-Gillingham Approach.
    • 37 min
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    • 10 Course Modules
    • $36 Total Course Savings
    • 11.5 PGP Points
    Purchase Bundle$299