Enhancing Phonemic Awareness in Elementary Special Education

Title: Enhancing Phonemic Awareness in Elementary Special Education
Creator: Faith Drill
Degree Name: Master of Science in Education
Project Type: Professional Project
Date: 6/15/2025
Abstract: This professional project details a two-week phonemic awareness curriculum designed to
enhance foundational reading skills in elementary special education settings. Developed by an elementary special education resource teacher, the curriculum addresses the prevalent struggles with phonemic awareness observed in students with reading goals on Individualized Education Plans. Grounded in research emphasizing explicit, systematic instruction and engaging activities, the curriculum progresses from basic skills like rhyme recognition to complex concepts such as sound manipulation. The goal is to equip educators with essential tools to help their students become confident, independent, and successful readers.
Keywords: Phonemic Awareness; Special Education
Committee Member: Kenneth Carano; Julia Bradley; Jessica Augsburger
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Language: eng
Type: Text
Identifier: FaithDrill_PP_2025