Teaching Systematic Synthetic Phonics in Primary Schools

The government prioritizes systematic synthetic phonics as a key strategy in the teaching of reading. This core text is your guide to teaching systematic synthetic phonics in primary schools.The book'²s balance of research and practice and its focused approach enables you to develop an in-depth understanding of 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. It includes guidance on systematic progression, intervention and multi-sensory and interactive methods.This 4th edition includes a new section '²Challenges in learning and teaching phonics'² supporting you to meet the individual needs of children.