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Is Australia failing to teach kids to read?

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The Reading Instruction Debate

This chapter explores the contentious debate over reading instructional methods, particularly the whole language approach versus explicit phonics instruction in Australia. It underscores the need for accurate literacy learning and reflects on the emotional challenges faced by educators grappling with inadequate training amidst political influences on teaching practices.

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