Teaching Systematic Synthetic Phonics in Primary Schools

by Wendy Jolliffe, David Waugh, Angela Gill

Systematic synthetic phonics is a key strategy in the teaching of reading. This text supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS in how to use phonics effectively.  It explores what works in phonics teaching, and why. It begins with the subject knowledge that underpins effective teaching and goes on to explore pedagogy from the early years to Key Stage 2. The book includes a review of different popular phonics programmes, set against the DfE (2011) criteria for high-quality phonics teaching. This second edition has been updated in line with the new National Curriculum, includes new guidance on the Year 1 phonics screening check and new lessons ideas and practical guidance for teaching phonics.

Genres: School

232 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2012

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hard going, mainly because I struggle with the subject matter. Get the feeling this will become more relevant in september! Prescribed pre PGCE reading... I've read it. Lots of references in it that I feel would be useful to follow up, so that's next on my to-do list.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read but most of it was covered at university.