The chapter explores the ongoing argument in the education sector between phonics-based reading instruction and whole word reading approaches, emphasizing the efficacy of phonics in enhancing literacy skills. It advocates for a return to phonics as the main method for teaching reading due to its role in aiding learners to decode words based on their phonetic elements.
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