What is ‘The Matthew effect’ when it comes to reading instruction? This idea (mooted by Keith Stanovich) is that children who learn to read in the first three years of their education become fluent readers. They read more, learn more […]
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Should we label deprived children as less able?
Is it dangerous to assume that a child who has not had parental input is less able? Are we setting low expectations from the very beginning? Quirky Teacher presents some important arguments about making assumptions about pupil ability in Early […]
Read MoreAre learning styles now finally out of style?
Many SEN teachers believe and promote the idea of learning styles. It feels right. It feels personal to every individual student – but it is supported by science? https://ssec.si.edu/sending-learning-styles-out-style#.WHdcuDaVr6E.twitter
Read MoreMulti-tasking makes you stupid
Here is an interesting post from Spelfabet that explain how looking for lots of reading cues distracts from decoding. Attention during learning
Read MoreHow can we help the weakest catch up?
“So let me get this straight: we’re behind the rest of our class and we’re going to catch up to them by going slower than they are?”- Bart Simpson Our instinct is often to assume that a kid … […]
Read MoreOn the frustration of seeing children struggle with reading
I read this excellent blog post just now and wanted to add some of my thoughts as a primary school teacher (UKS2) on something that I consider a big problem in schools and society in general: lack … Source: On […]
Read MoreLet’s focus on the disadvantaged
These are the essentials for disadvantaged pupils.
Read MoreIlliteracy at the core of school failure
Here is an analysis from of why schools fail. Illiteracy turns into disruptive behaviour. Then no learning can take place. Thanks Echo Chamber for this post. https://wordpress.com/read/post/feed/11037324/940187922
Read MoreWhen silent reading is practically a heinous crime
Should schools make time for silent reading? Thanks Quirky Teachers for this thoughtful post.
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