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9 common misconceptions surrounding the teaching of phonics

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

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Common Misconceptions in Phonics Teaching

The chapter delves into various misconceptions surrounding the teaching of phonics, emphasizing that phonics is a stepping stone to reading fluency, not the entire journey. It discusses concerns about students being placed in phonics interventions when more reading practice is needed and how this impacts fluency development. The chapter also addresses misconceptions about the length of phonics instruction sessions and the potential negative effects of focusing too much on phonics screening checks.

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