An Introduction to Structured Word Inquiry - EDC-X704J
Course Description
Credit Validation for Dyslexia Training Institute Participants Only
Have you ever tried to teach a word and heard yourself utter the phrase, “Well, English is just crazy; you will have to memorize that word”? If you have, we have good news for you, English is not crazy and there is a way to investigate words along with your students (dyslexic and non-dyslexic) to learn the true underlying structure, and never utter those words again!
Learner Outcomes
- Learn that English is not crazy and how to find the sense in it
- Identify how to investigate the sense of so-called ‘sight words’
- Conduct word hypothesis and create word sums
- Examine the interrelationship between morphology, etymology and phonology
- Recognize the difference between spoken and written syllables
- Examine why teaching spelling and reading via a syllable model for written words can be problematic
- Determine how Latin, Greek, Old English and Old French impact English
- Participate in weekly online discussions in between webinars where you can ask questions and work as a community to answer those questions
Course Details
Number of Units: 2.5 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for educators participating in online course provided by Dyslexia Training Institute.
University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.
Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways.
These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.
Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.
Directions to Enroll for Credit
1. Enroll in this course:
- Home Page: Dyslexia Training Institute
- Sign up to enroll: An Introduction to Structured Word Inquiry (SWI)
Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.
2. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.
Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
Transcript Delivery Timeline:
- U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
- International addresses: 3–4 weeks
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Online Credit Validation Courses for Educators : Courses - Choose One or More