PHONICS TEACHERS' TRAINING PROGRAMME

Phonics Sounds

Phonics is a branch of linguistics where the sounds and physical properties of human speech sounds are studied. Simply put, it is a system of relationships between letters and sounds in a language.

Phonics is an effective tool and a multi-sensory method to teach young children to read and spell as they are taught to link an individual letter or letter combination with its appropriate sound and then blend the sounds to form words. The goal of phonics is to enable 'beginning readers' i.e. young pre-schoolers to decode new written words by sounding them out so that they are able to read and spell well.

Phonics is appropriate for young children because, as a method, it:

• is easy to follow and more systematic.
• does not rely on memorizing words, which children may find very difficult.
• Is impactful, as it employs a multi-sensory approach; multiple intelligences like auditory, visual, kinesthetic ability of children are put to use.
• Is fun, as use of activities, worksheets, games etc. is made to enhance learning.

Research shows that phonics is the most effective way of teaching young children to read, write and spell. It is particularly helpful for children at the pre-primary and primary levels.As a teaching method it is thought to provide many benefits to children who are just beginning to learn the English language.

Phonics helps kids to

• decipher words on their own
• decode words they encounter while reading
• learn new words and build up their vocabulary
• read faster, independently ,effectively and accurately from very early on
• master writing skills
• develop their spelling skills
• improve their independent writing ability
• better their comprehension skills
• initiate progressive learning

All in all, phonics makes it much easier for the children to acquire, learn and master literacy skills of reading, writing and spelling.

Not only these, we must understand that children who are able to communicate ably in Englishare bound to perform well in their academicsbecause they can use English as a means to read more and more and further their knowledge. Such children actually enjoy success in school. They experience less stress and are high on self-esteem and self-confidence. They, thus, develop a remarkable personality.

How to Teach Phonics

While choosing the programme as well as the institute, you should be extremely careful and weigh all your options before joining.

Becoming a phonics teaching professional is all about skill-training. Teaching phonics is more about your being absolutely adept at phonics skills than just having theoretical knowledge of the subject matter. One has to primarily master the phonics skills besides gaining knowledge.

Therefore, one must choose a Phonics Teachers' Training Programme having a curriculum which stresses skill training.The programme should basically help you master phonics and phonics teaching skills. And the choice of institute should be based on the fact as to how much emphasis is given on practice and revision and of the phonics skills. Obviously the cost-effectiveness of the programme is also a vital point to consider.

Join VES for our 'Certificate Programme in Phonics Teachers' Training'. Our Phonics Programme follows the popular UK based Synthetic Phonics Teaching and Learning Methodology. We bring to you this certificate programme which is at par with our other pre-primary teachers' training programmes in terms of both quality and content. In keeping with our motto, we believe in a comprehensive curriculum and intensive training to churn out world-class phonics professionals, capable of successfully embarking upon career avenues in the field of phonics teaching and training all over the world. And yes, we also promise a rich experience and value for money at the same time.

The orientation of this programme is completely towards skill training which will be reinforced in the trainees by way of ample practice and plenty of revision through out the programme. We don't believe in just providing theoretical knowledge. Instead we want you to become a master in phonics; we believe in making you superbly capable of executing all the phonics skills. Of course, our curriculum content includes sections on theory as well.

Hence the need of the hour is to join this Certificate Programme offered by VES.

Mastering Phonics at VES would be a prudent decision because of a number of excellent reasons in the form of attributes that we as a training institute have on offer for our trainees. We boast of the following attractive features as part of the certificate programme.

• Admission for the Certificate Programme can be taken all round the year as new batches for the same are conducted in regular succession. This means you can enrol the moment you want to without having to wait.
• Reasonable programme fee
• Limited seats per class ensuring that each trainee gets individual attention.
• State-of-the-art infrastructure, air-conditioned classrooms.
• A world-class panel of knowledgeable and experienced faculty members
• In-depth and systematic curriculum developed by a team of phonics experts
• Comprehensive study-kit and detailed handouts will be provided
• Innovative methods like lectures, presentations and live demonstrations are used to deliver the curriculum.
• A wide range of audio-visual materials and novel teaching aids will be used to convey the curriculum.
• Learner-friendly techniques like practice sessions, doubt-solving sessions, interactive sessions and plentiful revision are employed for thorough understanding.
• Support, personal guidance and immediate feedback by our expert faculty members
• Conducive learning environment
• Rich experience

After you go through the above, you will have decided on VES to master Phonics!

Phonics Training

The doors to a multitude of career opportunities will open wide before you once you have earned the certificate after completion of this phonics teachers' training programme.

• On successful completion of the programme, each trainee will earn the credential of a certified phonics teacher, ready to be employed in several different capacities in the phonics teaching and training field.
• You will be fully qualified to be appointed as full-time or part-time phonics teacher / instructor in diverse childcare set-ups like :
  • Pre-schools
  • Schools with pre-primary and primary sections
  • Activity centres
  • Childcare centres
• You get an entry point into prestigious schools affiliated to State / CBSE / ICSE / IGCSE/ IB board.
• You may be either appointed at pre-primary or primary levels either as teacher,assistant teacher,student teacher, volunteer teacher or a special needs or remedial teacher to teach phonics.
• In case you are an in-service teacher, your opportunities for a much awaited promotion or a well-deserved increment will widen and your resume will carry more weight age.
• Our programme also allows you to set up and successfully run your own phonics training centre for kids. This means you can now start an entrepreneurship in the field of education.
• If you are already an entrepreneur within the early childhood domain, you can start providing Phonics courses in your centres.
• You can even work as phonics trainer for teachers.
• Other career profiles like phonics curriculum planner or a phonics content developer in schools and educational institutes or organizations will also lie wide open after completion of this programme.
• As a parent, you will be able to bring about development of the English language skills in your child.
• In case of mid-career professionals, opportunities for career change open up.

So, a fulfilling, full-fledged and lucrative career can be made after completing a 'Certificate Programme in Phonics Teachers' Training' from Vidhyanidhi Education Society (VES). This certification can prove to be a driving force behind shaping you into a successful and competent phonics professional who can serve any profile in schools or educational institutes. This programme will turn you into a brilliant entrepreneur running his own phonics teaching and training venture.

Therefore, join VES now and undertake this programme which has the capacity to alter your career graphby taking it to great heights.

How To Learn Phonic Sounds

The following aspects would be thoroughly covered during the tenure of the Certificate Programme. In-depth knowledge and skills following the popular UK based Synthetic Phonics Teaching and Learning Methodology would be provided to the trainees under the following heads:

• The trainees will be made aware of theDefinition and Significance of Phonics.
• There are different types of Phonic programmes, about which we will let our trainees know.
• An entire section will be devoted to let our trainees know the difference between theWhole Language Approach and Phonics
• Vivid demonstrations will be given by the faculty during the programme to help trainees to learn letter sounds. In order to teach the letter sounds,actions, jingles and stories will be employed, which can later be used by the trainees to teach their students the letter sounds.
• Formation of Letters will be dealt with.
• The trainees will be trained inBlending (reading) and also as to how they should help children to blend and read.
• All initial and final Blends will be thoroughly covered.
• Trainees will be taught to identify the sounds of words which is required to learn effective spelling skills.
• A detailed knowledge of Digraphs will be imparted and the difference between diagraphs and blends will be made clear for the better understanding of the trainees.
• Knowledge ofTricky words is a must in order to master phonics skills. So, we will provide the trainees with a list of tricky words and also explain to them for their knowledge as to why such words are known as tricky in context of phonics, how they have to be identified and how the children have to be helped to master such words.
• The theoretical knowledge as well as implementation of Important Phonics Rules will be taught to the trainees at length. Each rule will be stressed upon with relevant examples. Besides this, the application of the rules and exceptions, if any, to those rules shall will be taught.
• Knowing Alternative vowel spellings is a prime aspect in acquiring phonics skills. So, a complete knowledge of them will be given to the trainees.

The 'Certificate Programme in Phonics Teacher's Training' is a 23-hour comprehensive programme. The tenure of the programme will cover theoretical aspects , sound recognition, diagraphs, tricky words, phonics rules etc. There will be a simple assessment and a convocation ceremony at the end.

All aspects of training will be reinforced and ingrained into the trainees with the help of the following:

• The trainees will be taken through rigorous Practice Sessions. They will be made to practise the letter sounds, blending, the phonics rules etc. again and again. This will drill these phonics skills deep into the trainees, enabling them to exhibit these skills anywhere and anytime.
• Ample Revision of all the aspects will be done. Our faculty will ensure that each previous aspect is thoroughly reinforced in the minds of the trainees before proceeding to the next one.
• Doubt-Solving Session will be conducted in order to give each trainee an opportunity to get his/her doubts and queries clarified. This will ensure that knowledge and skills are completely ingrained into the trainees leaving no room for confusion.

Duration

If you have a strong desire to learn and a burning will to train yourself, and if you fall under any one of the following categories then undertaking a 'Certificate programme in Phonics Teacher's Training' will benefit you:

• Aspiring teachers , already having completed a teachers' training programme and wanting to enter the field of pre-school or primary school education.
• In-service pre-primary and primary teachers whether working as a class teacher, assistant class teacher,student teacher, volunteer teacher or a special needs or remedial teacher, either not knowing Phonics well or wanting to upgrade their knowledge of Phonics and Phonics Teaching Methods in order to be able to teach the English language to their students.
• Private tutors to young children in pre-primary and primary levels responsible to teach English may want to acquire knowledge of Phonics in order to be able to guide their students well in reading, writing and spelling.
• Budding women entrepreneurs within the early childhood domain wanting to start providing Phonics courses in their centres or to start a phonics training centre exclusively for young children in the pre-primary or primary grades.
• In-service teacher trainers associated with training institutes and working in the capacity of faculty, coordinator, curriculum planner or content developer.
• Parents, especially mothers, having a desire that their child should be able to read, write and spell well in English and preferring to teach their child personally.
• Freshers like homemakers or collegians, wanting to gain additional professional qualification in order to embark upon a career in the field of phonics.
• Mid-career professionals wanting a career change or looking for part-time engagements.

Phonics Classes in Mumbai

You are eligible to enrol for The 'Certificate Programme in Phonics Teachers' Training if you have an elementary knowledge of the English language.