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Part 2: The Importance of Teaching Comprehension, F-2
The Importance of Teaching Comprehension in Foundation to Year 2: Insights from Diane Snowball Teaching comprehension in the early years lays the foundation for lifelong literacy. Diane Snowball's recent podcast offers a wealth of wisdom on how teachers can seamlessly integrate decoding and comprehension to empower their youngest learners. Let's...
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Part 1: The Importance of Teaching Comprehension, F-2
Teaching Comprehension in the Early Years – A Conversation with Diane Snowball In the world of early literacy, comprehension often takes a back seat to the foundational skills of phonics and decoding. However, as literacy expert Diane Snowball passionately argues, comprehension is the heart and soul of reading. Without understanding,...
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Part 4: Teaching Reading in the First Year of School
In the fourth part of our podcast series 'Teaching Reading in the First Year of School', we delve into the complexities of teaching reading in the first year of school. This discussion aims to debunk the simplistic media narrative that categorises teachers into two groups: those who teach phonics explicitly...
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Part 3: Teaching Reading in the First Year of School: A Comprehensive Approach
Understanding how to teach reading effectively in the first year of school is crucial for educators. This narrative, based on insights from experienced educators Di and Phil, explores the multi-faceted approach needed to develop young readers' skills comprehensively. Balancing Phonemic Awareness and Comprehension In many schools, there is an overemphasis...
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Part 2: Teaching Reading in the First Year of School: Developing Deep Language Skills
The Importance of Reading Aloud in Early Education In the journey of teaching children to read, especially in their first year of school, the role of reading aloud cannot be overstated. Expert literacy educator Diane Snowball emphasises that developing a robust vocabulary and a strong understanding of grammar and language...
