The educational penduluum is swinging back toward phonics because the evidence is overwhelming that it works best.
However, there are still plenty of teachers dedicated to the old look-say method, part of which is the encouragement of guessing as part of a child’s reading strategy.
Looks like Ruthie is caught between the two sides.
blackman2732 almost 16 years ago
Close. Both are associated at times with pain and suffering.
cadgyod almost 16 years ago
Playground lady might agree with Ruthie
pschearer Premium Member almost 16 years ago
The educational penduluum is swinging back toward phonics because the evidence is overwhelming that it works best.
However, there are still plenty of teachers dedicated to the old look-say method, part of which is the encouragement of guessing as part of a child’s reading strategy.
Looks like Ruthie is caught between the two sides.
mrprongs almost 16 years ago
Ebonics agreed to go away quietly when Snoop Dog started fashizzeling his dizzel.