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Phonics Instruction
Phonics instruction became a significant development that focuses on teaching the relationship between sounds and letters. This helps children decode words and be able to improve their reading skills. This instruction can be helpful to young learners and better their understanding of learning how to read and improve their language/communication. Most importantly children can learn to read words accurately and fluently which is key to literacy development. An example can be blending sounds. -
Phonics Instruction Citation/ Article
Cothran, M. (2017, June 6). This history of phonics. Memoria Press. https://www.memoriapress.com/articles/history-phonics/#:~:text=In%20our%20own%20country%2C%20we,Webster%20during%20the%20founding%20period. -
Piaget Citation/ Article
Ansorge, R. (2023, March 12). Piaget cognitive stages of development. Piaget Stages of Development. https://www.webmd.com/children/piaget-stages-of-development -
Jean Piaget
Piaget is known for his belief that literacy is tied to a child's cognitive development. Piaget's theory emphasizes the importance of understanding a child's cognitive abilities and tailoring instruction to their developmental level. This helps educators design instructional strategies that align with children's cognitive processes and reveal meaningful learning opportunities and experiences. This helps educators note the appropriate material and help needed for a child's literacy development. -
Lev Vygotsky
Vygotsky's theory is centered around social interaction and the role of language in learning. He emphasizes the influence of cultural and social context in which children learn to read and write. His theory signifies the importance of collaborative activities that help children develop literacy skills by engaging in meaningful activities, and interactions with others including teachers. This can allow educators to note if they need to tailor instruction to fit a student's needs/ interests. -
Vygotsky's Citation/ Article
Vygotsky’s theory. Vygotsky’s Theory - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. (n.d.). https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/vygotskys-theory#:~:text=Vygotsky’s%20theory%20(1962)%20proposes%20that,a%20critical%20force%20in%20development. -
ESSA Citation/ Article
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) | U.S. Department of Education. (n.d.). https://www.ed.gov/essa?src=rn -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This act aimed to provide equal educational opportunities for all students regardless of their background. This was focused on improving the overall quality of education within schools, especially for disadvantaged students. ESEA provided federal funding and support to help schools meet the needs of their students including practices related to literacy education. In 2015 there was an update called the "Every Student Succeeds Act" that introduced several changes to the educational landscape. -
IDEA Citation/ Article
About IDEA. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2023, November 30). https://sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea/#:~:text=On%20November%2029%2C%201975%2C%20President,Disabilities%20Education%20Act%20(IDEA). -
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
IDEA updated several times and ensures that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education. Involving provisions for literacy instruction and movements to support learners with disabilities that help develop reading and writing skills. This also stresses the importance of IEP for each student and promotes inclusive educational practices for students to receive the support to thrive in school. This way students have specific learning goals, accommodations, and is equitable. -
Balanced Literacy Citation/ Article
The Science of Reading and Balanced Literacy: Part one: History and context of the reading wars. Reading Partners. (2023, August 23). https://readingpartners.org/blog/the-science-of-reading-and-balanced-literacy-part-one-history-and-context-of-the-reading-wars/#:~:text=Even%20with%20the%20publishing%20of,popularity%20in%20the%20early%201990s. -
Balanced Literacy Approach
This development combines various instructional strategies. This includes five components; reading aloud, shared reading, guided reading, independent reading, and word study. The overall approach is to promote literacy development like phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, etc. This approach recognizes students have different needs as it combines various activities to improve. From explicit instruction to students having the chance to apply their knowledge independently and in groups.