Phonics
Literacy expert Carla McNeil - new phonics books in schools
8 Apr 2021
As the school year cranks up in earnest, some parents might be noticing their kids aren't doing so well at the basics. Carla is the director of Learning Matters, an organisation that helps parents and… Audio
Phonics fan: Professor Rhona Stainthorp
1 Oct 2017
Leading British educator Professor Rhona Stainthorp is visiting New Zealand to talk about the use of phonics in teaching reading, writing and spelling. She and associate professor Daisy Powell from… Audio
Research shows limitations for phonics reading method
5 Jul 2011
New research suggests teaching children to read by the phonic method -- where words are sounded out bit by bit -- could leave the students worse off in the long term. Audio