Hello, really need some advice please
There is currently a strong debate going on between teachers and parents in my dd's primary school (we live abroad - mainland Europe) about which system of reading to use .. ie "a phonetic system" or an "analytical system" (I'm not sure if these are the same/correct terms as used in UK).
Anyway, having followed the debate in the UK (somewhat cursorily I have to admit) I think I favour the phonetic system (which I believe is particularly appropriate in a multi-lingual environment) and I am trying to put my case to the parents/teachers association but would really appreciate knowing:
(a) if the phonetic system HAS, as I have read, actually been proven to be more effective in the UK
(b) if it has, please can some kind person direct me some research studies or literature supporting the case for phonetics?
In fact, any advice on this subject (about which I am massively ignorant) would be greatly appreciated!
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Advice about phonetics v others reading systems for confused expat..
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StillCounting · 09/11/2009 08:41
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