New research shows that the WAY we teach reading matters.

Published on: June 2, 2015

New research shows that the WAY we teach reading matters.

Stanford Report, May 28, 2015 - A Stanford study on brain waves shows how different teaching methods affect reading development. Stanford Professor Bruce McCandliss found that beginning readers who focus on letter-sound relationships, or phonics, increase activity in the area of their brains best wired for reading.
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2015/may/reading-brain-phonics-052815.html

BY MAY WONG

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Lauren - 11 years ago

Very interesting study and research! This definitely goes to show how important it is to learn the correct foundation of reading.

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