Eng: Interview with Debbie Hepplewhite for UKEdChat re use of nonsense words in phonics provision - podcast

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Eng: Interview with Debbie Hepplewhite for UKEdChat re use of nonsense words in phonics provision - podcast

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I was very grateful to have the opportunity to share my observations and experiences regarding the use of nonsense words in England's statutory phonics check compared to the use of nonsense words in routine phonics provision.

I don't recommend the use of nonsense words in practice other than introducing a few games similar to the Year One phonics check a week or two before the phonics check to familiarise the children with its format. Otherwise, it is surely far better to use a cumulative bank of real words for routine phonics practice for children to enable additional vocabulary enrichment as part of the phonics provision.

https://ukedchat.com/2018/05/25/ukedpodcast-22-phonics/
The @UKEdPodcast – Episode 22 – Phonics Pruning and Thriving with @debbiehepp @JohnStanier1 & @MartineGuernsey
Hosted by @digicoled, in this episode we explore the Phonics teaching and learning strategy in England with an in-depth, fascinating interview with Debbie Hepplewhite MBE. You can view the printable Alphabetic Code Charts mentioned at http://www.alphabeticcodecharts.com/free_charts.html along with her latest free chart with audio throughout at https://syntheticphonics.com/the-englis ... ith-audio/
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