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- Sun May 24, 2015 12:50 pm
- Forum: Education Blogs & Websites of Interest
- Topic: Gordon Askew’s Blog: ssphonix
- Replies: 3
- Views: 45616
Gordon Askew’s Blog: ssphonix
http://ssphonix.blogspot.co.uk/ Until May 2014, Gordon Askew was a Phonics Adviser to DfE. He is a former primary headteacher, consultant, lecturer, inspector and phonics trainer. He also has a wonderfully detailed blog dedicated to children’s fantasy fiction, called Magic Fiction Since Potter which...
- Sun May 24, 2015 12:48 pm
- Forum: Education Blogs & Websites of Interest
- Topic: John Walker’s Blog: The Literacy Blog
- Replies: 5
- Views: 15061
John Walker’s Blog: The Literacy Blog
http://literacyblog.blogspot.co.uk/ John Walker has been a teacher, teacher-trainer and university lecturer for over thirty years. He is a co-founder of Sounds-Write Ltd. Sounds-Write runs courses in how to teach reading and spelling for teachers, teaching assistants, parents and educational psychol...
- Sun May 24, 2015 12:47 pm
- Forum: Education Blogs & Websites of Interest
- Topic: Learning Difficulties Australia (LDA)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 41178
Learning Difficulties Australia (LDA)
https://www.ldaustralia.org/ LDA is an association of teachers and other professionals dedicated to assisting students with learning difficulties through effective teaching practices based on scientific research. LDA invites membership applications, but there is an enormous amount of information, in...
- Sun May 24, 2015 12:45 pm
- Forum: Education Blogs & Websites of Interest
- Topic: Alison Clarke’s Blog: Spelfabet
- Replies: 4
- Views: 16061
Alison Clarke’s Blog: Spelfabet
http://www.spelfabet.com.au/
Alison Clarke is a Speech Pathologist and is on the Learning Difficulties Australia Council. Her Spelfabet website has an excellent blog – but also lots of practical resources, including many that are free – including spelling lists, tests and helpful video clips.
Alison Clarke is a Speech Pathologist and is on the Learning Difficulties Australia Council. Her Spelfabet website has an excellent blog – but also lots of practical resources, including many that are free – including spelling lists, tests and helpful video clips.
- Sun May 24, 2015 12:43 pm
- Forum: Education Blogs & Websites of Interest
- Topic: Pamela Snow’s Blog: The Snow Report
- Replies: 5
- Views: 17898
Pamela Snow’s Blog: The Snow Report
http://pamelasnow.blogspot.com.au/
A blog on child and adolescent language, language competence and social disadvantage, early literacy instruction, youth offending, communication skills and the student doctor….and a few other bits and pieces.
- Sun May 24, 2015 12:42 pm
- Forum: Education Blogs & Websites of Interest
- Topic: Dianne Murphy’s Blog: Thinking Reading
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8393
Dianne Murphy’s Blog: Thinking Reading
https://thinkingreadingwritings.wordpress.com/
Dianne Murphy offers training in applied research, high-impact adolescent reading intervention, which will be of particular interest to secondary teachers.
Dianne Murphy offers training in applied research, high-impact adolescent reading intervention, which will be of particular interest to secondary teachers.
- Sun May 24, 2015 12:40 pm
- Forum: Education Blogs & Websites of Interest
- Topic: The Reading Reform Foundation (UK)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 40605
The Reading Reform Foundation (UK)
http://www.rrf.org.uk/ The Reading Reform Foundation (RRF) is an organisation dedicated to campaigning for better teaching of reading in the English language. Their website has something to offer everyone who is interested in the teaching of reading. As well as containing resources, assessments and ...
- Sun May 24, 2015 12:39 pm
- Forum: Education Blogs & Websites of Interest
- Topic: National Right to Read Foundation (USA)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 41046
National Right to Read Foundation (USA)
http://www.nrrf.org/ We’re changing what people think about reading. Learning to read is not complicated, it is logical. With the right information, using time-tested and research-validated instruction, you can unlock the door to reading for ALL students. A comprehensive site with clear information ...
- Sun May 24, 2015 12:37 pm
- Forum: Education Blogs & Websites of Interest
- Topic: Dyslexia Demystified
- Replies: 1
- Views: 39219
Dyslexia Demystified
Click here to visit Dyslexia Demystified http://www.dyslexics.org.uk/index.htm This comprehensive site provides essential reading, including plenty of well proven, practical advice and information for any parent (or grandparent) whose children need help with the basics of reading, writing and spelli...
- Sun May 24, 2015 12:35 pm
- Forum: Helpful Documents & Practical Resources for Busy Teachers & Parents
- Topic: Closing the Gap: A Practical Plan (Scotland)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 38277
Closing the Gap: A Practical Plan (Scotland)
The document below is a two page plan to assist schools and teachers with addressing the attainment gap – it is intended for Scottish readers, but contains important points that anyone reviewing their reading programmes should consider. http://www.thelearningzoo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Clos...