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9 common misconceptions surrounding the teaching of phonics

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

CHAPTER

Redefining the Purpose of Phonics Programs

The chapter challenges misconceptions surrounding phonics education, emphasizing that teaching letter-sound correspondences alone does not guarantee fluency. It underscores the necessity of extensive reading practice and statistical learning for true reading proficiency.

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