7am Is Australia failing to teach kids to read?
Aug 8, 2024
Martin McKenzie-Murray, associate editor of The Saturday Paper, delves into Australia's literacy crisis, highlighting that a third of children struggle with reading. He discusses the outdated methods still prevalent in classrooms and the recent shift towards explicit phonics instruction. The conversation also uncovers the emotional challenges educators face amid political pressures and reflects on how socioeconomic factors impact children's access to effective reading education. McKenzie-Murray argues for a critical reevaluation of teaching methods to ensure every child can read well.
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