Dan Willingham
Filling The Pail
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Rethinking Balanced Literacy
This chapter critically examines balanced literacy methodologies, particularly focusing on the debate around phonics instruction. It reflects on the evolution of perspectives regarding the adequacy of balanced literacy in teaching phonics and highlights concerns about educators' training and approach. The discourse also underscores the need for comprehensive literacy strategies that integrate phonics effectively to enhance reading skills.
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