Research and Practice Library
The articles and resources in our Research and Practice Library form a contemporary evidence base for the teaching and learning of reading and viewing; writing and representing; speaking and listening.
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Reconsidering the Evidence that Systematic Phonics is More Effective than Alternative Methods of Reading
Bowers, J. Educational Psychology Review (2020) 32:681-705 In this article the author reviews and critiques experimental studies that have assessed the efficacy of systematic phonics instruction. The article claims there is a need for new alternative approaches…
Review of Developing a Spelling Conscience
Jan Turbill Language Arts 77, (3), 2000 This paper foregrounds the significant place the process of proofreading has in developing a spelling conscience in learners. Most teachers expect students to engage in the process of proofreading but few explicitly teach the…
A Confluence of Complexity: Intersections Among Reading Theory, Neuroscience and Observations of Young Readers
C. Compton-Lily, A. Mitra, M. Guay & L. Spence. 2020 Reading Research Quarterly This article examines a range of evidence that demonstrates the complexity of reading. The authors argue that multiple factors, processes, and sources of information inform reading….
Principles for working with struggling readers and writers- advice for teachers across primary and secondary schools
This Foundation for Learning and Literacy published article is one of two partner articles on supporting struggling readers and writers and expands on Touchstone 6. The partner article is Meeting the needs of struggling readers and writers, particularly in the later…
We read, we write: reconsidering reading– writing relationships in primary school children
Clarke, P and Taylor, L 2020 The extent to which children’s reading experiences influence their writing production is not often well understood. It is imperative that the connections between these literacy practices are elucidated to inform the development of…
5 Benefits of Reading Poetry With Your Child
By Liz Newman April 24, 2020 This blog post from the Read Poetry site, outlines five different ways that poetry can be a positive part of our children’s lives. Touchstones 3,4,5,7,11 https://www.readpoetry.com/5-benefits-of-reading-poetry-with-your-child/
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