pickI was shocked and challenged, both by some of the flaws, gaps, and inadequacies of early reading instruction in schools, and the faith I‘ve put into the ‘reading family culture‘ approach to child-rearing. I‘d consider this critical reading for parents and educators, and it made me realise the privilege I have because I know enough to be able to ask the right questions, provide the right support and interventions, and advocate where needed.
Sace I have to read this book! Are you familiar with the podcast “Sold A Story”? It‘s also about the inadequacies of reading recovery/whole language programs. When I was getting my bachelor‘s degree in Elementary Education there was heavy emphasis on whole language. Luckily the first few jobs I had were in schools that emphasized phonics. I think the science of reading and whole language complement each other, but early readers NEED phonics. 6mo
Tamra @Sace that was a fascinating podcast! I was perplexed by the idea some believed phonics wasn‘t necessary. 6mo
Sace And maybe it‘s my age and experience but I just can‘t understand why phonics became so taboo. I know the phonetic system of English is a hot mess but to completely ignore it when teaching reading just doesn‘t make sense to me. Suddenly I feel the need to pull out Proust and The Squid.![[tagged book]](https://image.librarything.com/pics/litsy_webpics/icon_taggedBook@3x.png)
Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain 6mo
Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain
