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Episode 18: Phonics and the reading wars

The Studies Show

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The Debate between Whole Language Learning and Phonics Instruction in Teaching Reading

This chapter discusses the debate between whole language learning and phonics instruction in teaching kids how to read. They explore the concept of guessing words based on shape and context, and the importance of systematic phonics instruction in understanding the relationship between graphemes and phonemes. They also discuss the implementation of phonics teaching in English schools and the effectiveness of the phonics screening check.

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