Differentiated Literacy Instruction: Practical strategies to strengthen instruction and support diverse literacy needs
About This Course
As preschools move towards classroom-based differentiated instruction, educators play an increasingly important role in supporting diverse early literacy needs within their classrooms. This course equips and empowers early childhood educators with practical strategies to turn their centre’s curriculum plans into key experiences in the classroom that strengthen the teaching of foundational reading skills. Participants will learn how to develop children’s phonological awareness, introduce phonics effectively, and support early word reading through structured classroom routines. The course also introduces simple ways to recognise early signs of reading difficulty and adjust instruction to support learners who require additional scaffolding. Through hands-on activities and lesson planning exercises, educators will gain practical tools to teach phonics more confidently and build strong reading foundations for young learners.
What You'll Learn
A. Knowledge and Understanding (Theory Component)
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
• Explain the role of phonological awareness and phonics in supporting early reading development in young children.
B. Key Skills (Practical Component)
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
• Apply classroom activities that develop children’s ability to identify and manipulate sounds in spoken words.
• Analyse simple classroom observations or checks to identify children who may be at risk of early reading difficulties.
• Design and adapt literacy routines to support learners with varying levels of reading readiness in preschool classrooms.
Entry Requirements
• Have a basic understanding of child development and early childhood pedagogy through their educational background, professional role, or industry, and
• Have experience working in early childhood education settings. 1-2 years of prior experience teaching Language and Literacy to Nursery, Kindergarten 1 or 2 is recommended.