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Using A Balanced Literacy Approach In Elementary Schools, Jennifer Lynn Freeman
Using A Balanced Literacy Approach In Elementary Schools, Jennifer Lynn Freeman
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One of the most significant educational topics currently facing teachers and administrators is literacy education. Teaching children to read and write is fundamental to a student's success in school: School districts, administrators, and teachers are faced with a tough challenge when developing a literacy curriculum. What will their method of instruction be? The great debate among literacy scholars and professionals is whether to teach using a phonics approach, whole language, or balanced literacy. This paper will explore the concept and benefits of using a balanced approach in literacy education.