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What role, if any, should phonics play in a middle school or high school? The answer may surprise you

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Research shows little benefit from phonics instruction in Grades 2 through 12. However, more recent studies show that students who fall below a decoding threshold fail to benefit from other kinds of reading instruction. This exploration of the evidence suggests that these students are likely to need support in the reading and spelling of multisyllabic words and words with common morphological elements. Explicit instruction with a focus on the decoding, spelling, and meaning of such words would make a lot of sense.

Source: Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy

DOI: 10.1002/jaal.1387

Author: Timothy Shanahan

Institution: University of Illinois Chicago

Language: English

Topic: Reading and Literacy Development

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,730