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Methods of teaching reading: The debate continues
Author(s) -
JOHNSTON RHONA
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
support for learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.25
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1467-9604
pISSN - 0268-2141
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-9604.1992.tb00218.x
Subject(s) - phonics , reading (process) , psychology , mathematics education , pedagogy , linguistics , philosophy
Rhona Johnston has undertaken an interesting comparison between Scottish and New Zealand children's acquisition of phonic skills. Her research leads her to the conclusion that phonics must be taught systematically and not in some incidental fashion. Further, the earlier it is introduced, the more effective it is likely to be. This forms part of our ongoing debate on reading standards and provision.