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1800 BCE
Creation of the Alphabet
The Phoenician alphabet was the first system used. Egyptian Hieroglyphics were used to represent different sounds in the new language. These symbols were used to create vowels and eventually the pronunciations of words. [Schumm, L. (2014, August 6). Who created the first alphabet?. History.com. (https://www.history.com/news/who-created-the-first-alphabet) ] -
Phonics Based Learning
A New England Primer created this style in the late 1690's. This learning style is based on connecting sounds and letters. Students would focus on the symbols with sounds rather than the whole word at once. [Anonymous. (2022). The science of reading vs. balanced literacy: The history of the reading wars. Lexia. (n.d.). (https://www.lexialearning.com/blog/the-science-of-reading-vs-balanced-literacy-the-history-of-the-reading-wars.)] -
Jean Piaget's Literacy Theory of Cognitive Development
This theory is based on a system of stages. These 4 stages start at birth until adulthood. All people go through the stages in the same order but they experience them at different rates. There are different developmental skills in each category that have to be mastered before moving up. [McLeod, S. (2024, August 5). Piaget’s stages: 4 stages of Cognitive Development Theory. Simply Psychology. (https://www.simplypsychology.org/piaget.html)] -
Maria Montessori's literacy theory
This theory aims for every thing to be in an orderly fashion. The goal is to make the child more independent with everyday tasks. Many tasks were self-corrective, meaning if the child messes up, they will be able to fix their mistake. [Dm. (2024, March 19). Maria Montessori theory: Principles of Montessori method of teaching. Daily Montessori. https://www.dailymontessori.com/montessori-theory/ )] -
The Science of Reading Law
This law uses a group of techniques to show students how to read using different methods. Word recognition, foundational skills and comprehension skills are included. It uses the phonics system to aid the children in their skills. [Jong, M. (2023, October 27). What is the science of reading, and why does it matter?. TNTP. (https://shorturl.at/kolqN)] -
South Carolina Read to Succeed Law
The South Carolina Law was placed in 2014 into the education system. This Law primarily focuses on aiding students on their literacy skills from pre-k through 12th grade. [Levesque, P. (2024, February 29). South Carolina legislature expands the read to succeed act. ExcelinEd In Action. (https://excelinedinaction.org/2024/02/29/sc-expands-read-to-succeed/)]