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Dan Willingham

Filling The Pail

CHAPTER

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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