Word building

Cognitive load theory, element interactivity and phonics teaching

While there has been much interest in cognitive load theory (CLT)  – Dylan Wiliam, quoted in Greg Ashman’s blog Filling the pail, says he thinks it is ‘the single most important thing for a teacher to know’ – very little has been written that specifically address early years teaching. One aspect of CLT discussed by… Continue reading Cognitive load theory, element interactivity and phonics teaching

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Bringing order out of seeming chaos

The English writing system is very complex. So complex that if it’s approached visually, it’s no wonder people, even many professors, get into a terrible tangle. If, on the other hand, we start from what every child growing up with English as their L1 learns without having to be taught – the sounds of their… Continue reading Bringing order out of seeming chaos