Phonological Processing: And the Importance of Phonemic Awareness (Online)

Phonological Processing is one of the five cognitive processes used for reading. In this workshop we’ll dive into the components of phonological processing in order to understand the importance and impact of phonemic awareness in both reading and writing. Participants will also have a chance to try out a variety of phonemic and morphemic awareness activities. Additionally, a variety of curriculum, resources, and manipulatives will be shared to support classroom instruction.

Audience: Elementary teachers (TK-2nd) , literacy coaches, instructional aides and paraprofessionals
Length: 2 hours
Presenter: Molly Bricker

Outcomes

• Participants will acquire an understanding of the components of phonological processing
• Participants will acquire an understanding of phonemic awareness vs. phonological awareness
• Attendees will learn interactive strategies for phonemic and morphemic awareness exercises
• Participants will leave with an expanded toolkit of resources, activities, and materials to support phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and morphemic awareness

Topics

• Review Brain Processes of Reading
• Components of Phonological Processing
• Phonological Processing vs. Phonemic Awareness
• Phonemic & Morphemic Awareness Exercises
• Relevant Curriculum, Resources, and Manipulatives

Teacher Bio

Molly Bricker is a former classroom teacher who now trains teachers in structured literacy through the Chartwell Teaching Institute. Additionally, Molly runs her own educational therapy practice in Los Angeles. Molly is an associate with the Association of Educational Therapists and the Orton-Gillingham Academy. She is also working to become an Orton-Gillingham Fellow.