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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
A Better Start to the Reading course by edX is a detailed six-week program designed to help children read better. Research shows that children start their literacy learning early to achieve educational success in the future. Reading success is also linked to an individual's healthy well-being, and this comprehensive course helps to achieve the same.
A Better Start to Reading online course helps parents, educators, and family members support children and help them develop a solid foundation crucial for early reading success. With this certification, you will be capable of supporting struggling readers to improve their skills. This edX training also stresses the prevention of reading problems and other reading challenges faced by children such as language and speech troubles.
Moreover, A Better Start to Reading certification is fruitful for parents and professionals aspiring to improve the reading development of young children. It will provide them with a research-to-practice learning experience and ensure that they also read books. A Better Start to the Reading syllabus will equip learners with foundational skills for phonological awareness, vocabulary knowledge, and print concepts for children (4–6-year-olds). Furthermore, you can also earn a verified certificate upon completion to attest to your knowledge and skill set by paying the prescribed course fee. The learners can also audit the self-paced programme free of cost for a limited duration.
The Highlights
- Free program
- Six-week course
- Self-paced free training
- Verified Certificate
- An online program from the University of Canterbury
- Education and Teacher Training
- English transcripts
- Introductory-level course
- 4-6 hours per week
- Delivered in English
Programme Offerings
- free course
- Education and Teacher Training
- English training instruction
- Shareable edX programme
- University of Canterbury instructors
- English video transcript
- Certificate
- Self-paced Course
- 4-6 hours weekly effort
- Six-week Course
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 15757 | yes | University of Canterbury, Christchurch |
edX provides A Better Start to Reading training free of cost. However, the verified course certificate entails a fee of Rs. 15,757.
A Better Start to Reading fee structure
Course Option | Fee in INR |
A Better Start to Reading (audit only) | Free |
A Better Start to Reading (with certificate) | Rs. 15,757 |
What you will learn
A Better Start to Reading training equips you in the following:
- Using children’s books to foster vocabulary knowledge and phonological awareness for young children.
- Support children with language and/or speech difficulties to develop as successful readers.
- Learning about the crucial skills for children to transform into successful readers.
- Help children from various cultures and languages to achieve reading success.
- Learn how to prevent reading difficulties such as dyslexia, for children with familial risk.
Who it is for
A Better Start to the Reading course is designed for the following individuals:
- Parents
- Family Members
- Educators
Admission Details
Step 1. Push this link- https://www.edx.org/ to reach the edX website
Step 2. Find the search bar on the top-right corner and type ‘A Better Start to Reading’ to reach the course page.
Step 3. To register for the course, push the ‘Enrol’ button.
Step 4. You will then be required to log in or sign up to finish registering for the course and start learning.
Application Details
A Better Start to Reading training does not carry any specific application form. You can simply enroll for the course and complete registration by signing up with a new account or logging in with a current Microsoft, Facebook, Apple, or Google account.
The Syllabus
Instructors
University of Canterbury, Christchurch Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
No, this is 100% online training.
Yes, students can add a certificate to A Better Start to Reading online course by paying a minimal fee.
A Better Start to Reading program is an introductory-level course and it does not have any prerequisites.
This edX training has been designed by the University of Canterbury.
A Better Start to Reading certification is a short-term course of six weeks.