| Title |
Hroch, Chelsea MED_2025 |
| Alternative Title |
Systematic Phonics Instruction: The Benefits and Teacher Readiness |
| Creator |
Hroch, Chelsea |
| Collection Name |
Master of Education |
| Description |
This paper explores the effectiveness of systematic phonics instruction in improving early literacy while highlighting the critical issue of inadequate teacher preparation. By tracing the history of phonics methods and examining programs like Orton-Gillingham and LETRS, it underscores the need for comprehensive teacher training to ensure consistent, evidence-based instruction and improved student reading outcomes. |
| Abstract |
This paper examines the efficacy of systematic phonics instruction in fostering early literacy development, while addressing the critical issue of teacher preparedness for its implementation. Research consistently demonstrates that systematic phonics, characterized by explicit, sequential instruction, yields significant improvements in students' reading and spelling abilities compared to less structured approaches. However, a significant gap exists between the proven benefits and the practical application in classrooms.; The study explores the historical evolution of phonics instruction, highlighting evidence-based methods like Orton-Gillingham and programs such as LETRS. It further investigates the challenges associated with teacher training, revealing a lack of adequate preparation in preservice programs. This deficiency hinders teachers' ability to effectively implement new phonics programs, leading to inconsistencies in instruction and potentially impacting student outcomes. The paper stresses the necessity for comprehensive teacher training, emphasizing the importance of equipping educators with the knowledge and skills required to deliver rigorous and effective systematic phonics instruction, ensuring all students achieve reading proficiency. |
| Subject |
Education, Elementary; Education--Study and teaching; Effective teaching |
| Digital Publisher |
Digitized by Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University. |
| Date |
2025 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
39 page pdf |
| Conversion Specifications |
Adobe Acrobat |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her thesis, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. For further information:  |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records: Master of Education. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6avrjfe |
| Setname |
wsu_smt |
| ID |
148307 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6avrjfe |
