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UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES OPEN UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
LL 203 (Trends in Reading and Literacy Instruction)
1st Semester AY 2016-17
COURSE GUIDE

COURSE OBJECTIVES
1) Have a deeper understanding of the principles that guide literacy instruction.
2) Broaden perspectives on the teaching of the essential components of reading.
3) Gain insights and knowledge in designing literacy instruction through understanding of the
different reading programs and approaches in teaching reading.

COURSE OUTLINE AND STUDY SCHEDULE

Week
Week 1
(August 27September 2)

Module/
Topic
Course Orientation
Module 1: The Objectives of the
Reading Instruction

Activity
1) Participate in the self-introduction
forum.
2) Discussion of literacy article.

Week 2-3
(September 39,10,16)

Unit II: The Essential Reading

1) Sharing of journal articles on the
Abilities
teaching of decoding,
Module 2: The Mechanical Aspect
comprehension, fluency, and
of Reading
metacognition (starts on Week 3).
Module 3: The Meaning Aspect of 2) Participate in group activity.
Reading
3) Start work on Project # 1 (MiniModule 4: The Metacognitive
Research).
Aspect of Reading

Weeks 4
(September 1723)

Unit 3: Reading Programs

Module 5: School-Based Reading
Programs: An Overview
Module 6: Literature and Skills:
An Integrated Framework

1) Sharing of journal articles on reading

programs and literature-based
instruction.
2) Participate in discussion.
3) Submit journal article report.

Week 5
(September 2430)

Unit IV: Beginning Reading

Programs
Module 8: Programs and
Approaches
Module 9: The Four-Pronged
Approach to the Teaching of
Beginning Reading
Module 10: Genuine Love for
Reading and Critical Thinking

1) Sharing of journal articles on reading

programs and literature-based
instruction.
2) Sharing of journal articles on the
teaching of critical thinking and
affective aspect of reading.
3) Discussion of reading lesson for K-2.
4) Start working on Project # 2.

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Week 6
(October 1-7)

Week 7
(October 8-14)
Week 8
(October 15-21)

Week 9
(October 22-28)

Week 10-11
(October 29November 4,
12-18)

Module 11: Mastery of the

Structures of English/Filipino
Language

1) Sharing of journal articles on the

teaching of language.
2) Discussion of language lesson for K-2.

Writing Break
Module 12: The Transfer Stage

Unit V: Part 1-Developmental

Reading Program
Module 13: The Premises
Module 14: Prereading Activities
Module 15: During Reading
Activities
Module 16: Post Reading
Activities

Week 12
(November 1218)
Week 13
(November 1925)
Week 14
(November 26December 2)

1) Sharing of journal articles on the

teaching of decoding and writing.
2) Discussion of Marungko Technique
and decoding lesson for K
Submission of Project # 1.
1) Sharing of journal articles on
teaching strategies.
2) Designing prereading activities.
1) Discussion and designing of during
reading activities
2) Discussion and designing of post
reading activities.
3) Submit Project # 2.
4) Start working on Project # 3.

Writing Break
Writing Break

Submission of Project # 3

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1.
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3.
4.
5.
6.

Participation in Discussion and Activities (20 %)

Reflection Papers (10 %)
Journal Article (10 %)
Research Paper (20 %)-Project # 1
Program Proposal (20 %)- Project # 2
Integrated Literature- Based Lesson Plans (20 %)- Project # 3

Discussion boards
These are online discussions for modules or articles read. The guidelines for participating are
provided and will be uploaded in the moodle site.

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Discussion Forums
A discussion forum is one where the students get to react to questions or to issues raised by
the teacher. These issues and questions are based on the topics relevant to the course being
studied and are meant to enrich the knowledge of the students. Usually, the teacher posts the
questions/issues in the site and the students reply individually.
There are discussion forums that you are expected to join and lead in this course. Each
forum is aimed at unlearning, relearning, and learning concepts, principles, and ideas that will help
each student to understand better the nature of teaching reading and language which is based on
solid research.
You are expected to participate in the discussion forums not only because this is 20 % of
your grade, but most importantly because this is a good venue for you to articulate your ideas and
share them with your classmates. It will also expose you to the ideas of others and that may help
you as a teacher or as future teacher. The guidelines on the length of posts as well as the courtesy
to be observed in the discussion forums will be uploaded in the moodle site at the beginning of the
semester.

Examinations
In this course, you are required to work mostly on assignments and mini-research works in
lieu of examinations. Hence, it is important that all assignments and other requirements be passed
on time.

Grading System
Note: For every work that you will be required to submit, there will be separate criteria for scoring.

EXT Grade
Failure to complete the requirements for the course means getting a grade of EXT. This
means that you have to submit the requirements that you missed within one year after the
semester. However, the grade of EXT is only applicable to those students who have complied with
more than half of the requirements (e.g., participated in at least three discussions; submitted one
out of three assignments; and submitted 3 out of 4 reflection papers). The grades obtained must
also be satisfactory. Please bear in mind that enrolling in a course is not just a matter of
completing requirements but most importantly learning and making the most of what it has to
offer.
GENERAL GUIDELINES/HOUSE RULES
1. Read all the assigned materials. If possible read ahead of time.
2. Take note of the schedules of submission of requirements and make sure that you submit on
or before the deadline. Submitting on or before the deadline would work to your advantage
for it will allow you to have a longer time to revise your work.

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3. Always cite the sources of your information when you need to do that in your requirements.
Failure to do so is tantamount to plagiarism.
4. Follow all the rules and specifications that I will give especially in the format of the
assignments. Please dont deviate unless you are allowed to do so.
5. Submit all requirements through submission bins for each assignment.
6. Always have backup copies of your projects.
7. Use English when participating in board discussions since there might be foreign students
who will not understand Filipino; use the appropriate language in your assignments, i.e., if
your lesson is in English, then use the English language and if your lesson is in Filipino,
then use this language.
8. Never hesitate to ask me or contact me for clarifications and other problems that you may
encounter. If you need to meet me personally, then inform me ahead of time.
9. Do all assigned works by yourself. I trust that you will exert efforts to learn, work, and
come up with works that are really yours. After all, you will surely learn, relearn, and
unlearn so many things that would help you personally and professionally.

Faculty-In-Charge: MGrace C. Reoperez

CP: 09298508729
Email: mgreoperez@gmail.com