What is Marburn On-Demand?
Marburn On-Demand (MOD) is an eLearning portal for adults seeking to expand their knowledge about the specific academic needs for children who learn differently. This interactive, virtual classroom offers critical information on reading development and potential stumbling blocks for a child’s journey to literacy. MOD also provides comprehensive resources, actionable steps to help children succeed at school and at home, and a direct line of communication to experts at Marburn Academy.
Available Courses
Building Literacy in Beginning and Developing Readers (Grades K-5)
This course guides parents and educators of K-5 students on how to best support beginning and developing readers who may be struggling. As learners progress through the course, they will build awareness about the following topics:
The Alphabetic Principle
Building Vocabulary
Literacy and Early Learning Development
Phonics
Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
Red Flags for Dyslexia
Seeking Help and Talking with your Child’s School about Dyslexia
Marburn Parent Subscriber Course: An Introduction to the Orton-Gillingham Approach (Grades K-12)
This course is designed for parents of children with dyslexia who wish to learn about the Orton-Gillingham multisensory teaching approach. It also serves as an introduction for those considering Orton-Gillingham training. This course covers the following topics:
Characteristics and Case Studies of Learners with Dyslexia
Principles of the Orton-Gillingham Approach
Neurobiology and Language Processes of the Brain
Production and Processing of Language
Structure of the English Language
History of the English Language
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