It is funny that you should bring this up.  My company is currently
having this very debate in regards to our curriculum.  There are some
people who want to please parents and do phonics worksheets all day long
with preschoolers, and then there are those who don't want to address
phonics at all.  I happen to fall in the middle, and think that early
literacy is a culmination of many different aspects, including phonics
and whole language.  However, other people hold fiercely onto their
beliefs, and it is hard to have a calm, rational conversation with them.
I am not sure why this particular topic seems to bring out the worst in
people.  If you find out, let me know:-)

Angie

 

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Subject: [LearningDisabilities] Phonics vs. Whole Language

 

Hello all,

 

With all the different topics that have been discussed on this list,
certainly the "Phonics vs. Whole Language" topic brings out the most
controversy, excitement, and fervor among subscribers.  I am interested
to hear why this is the case.  Any thoughts on why this discussion
brings out such emotion? 

 

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to find all messages that have been posted.  Archives can be found at:

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Rochelle

 

 

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