Morphology

This 15-hour workshop will review important aspects of assessing and improving phonological awareness for dyslexic students. In addition, this class will point out distinct time periods in which English underwent changes as well as the impact these changes had on pronunciation, vocabulary, and spelling. When closely examined, the English language reveals levels of influences from its origins, conquering countries, and the absorption of cultures along the way.

The course will focus on the elements and characteristics of each layer with specific instruction on morphology beginning with Anglo-Saxon affixes through basic Latin roots and affixes. We will also explore the impact of suffixes on pronunciation, meaning, and usage. Attendees will be provided with tools and instructional procedures for teaching morphology to students in lower and upper elementary grades in one-on-one and group settings.