Phonics or Whole Language Debate
Day by day one begins to see more Real Books and Whole Language articles.  Here is another: Phonics or Whole Language Debate As phonics fails to deliver the target of full literacy again, one can feel the pendulum beginning to creak into motion. The truth is that this cycle has been going on for over […]
read moreEducation Otherwise
We are indeed very pleased with Paul’s progress, (as are his tutors), we have seen a real leap in his skills and confidence. However, Paul is educated outside of the school system ,as we were frankly dismayed at what was on offer in our area for those who did not take the 11 plus. I […]
read moreWhat is Dyslexia?
It is funny isn’t it that nobody can even agree on what dyslexia is. Here is one definition: What is dyslexia But I disagree with it. My Collins Dictionary states dyslexia as “having difficulty with reading despite normal intelligence”. So, to my mind, what they are describing is one form of dyslexia.  There are many, […]
read moreLiteracy Skills Shock for NWS Public Schools
Here is another article describing the decline in literacy standards in Australia, despite the budget being tripled over recent years: Literacy Skills Shock for New South Wales Public Schools More evidence that just throwing money at this issue is not the answer. – David
read moreNews Report: Faulty Gene is the link to dyslexia…
Here is an interesting post about the influence of genes on dyslexia: Faulty Gene “is the link to dyslexia” Of course, I think this view of the world misses the point really. We know that our genes have a big influence on these things.  So to find an influencing gene is interesting but essentially useless. […]
read moreMarin Literacy Program
Here is information on an amazing system in California, teaching adults how to read.  We are planning an Easyread version for adults in due course. Marin Literacy Program
read moreThe Cost of Illiteracy in New Orleans
Many residents of New Orleans have not been able to fill out the government claim forms…
read moreNo Advance in SATS results
Despite everyone’s best efforts, the UK literacy SATS results for 2008 have shown no improvement. That means that one in five children (120,000) will be arriving at secondary school in September, still unable to read. What is the point of going really? They are just going to be exposed to more years of frustration and […]
read moreDefinition of Dyslexia
The definition of dyslexia and a true description of what it means.
read moreDyslexia Awareness Week – 15th-19th September
Contacts wanted for Dyslexia Awareness Week.
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