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Title LeBlanc, Crystal MED_2024
Alternative Title Spelling Curriculum Based On LETRS Principles
Creator LeBlanc, Crystal
Collection Name Master of Education
Description This paper illuminates the essential components required for implementing a successful spelling program using the teaching of phonological awareness, phonics, morphology, etymology, and spelling rules.
Abstract Student spelling proficiency relies on teachers' linguistic knowledge, research-based spelling curriculum, and explicit instruction. Historically, spelling instruction has often relied heavily on rote memorization strategies. Traditional approaches typically involved students memorizing lists of words, practicing spelling drills, and being tested on their ability to recall and reproduce correct spellings. Memorization alone does not necessarily foster a deep understanding of language structure or orthographic principles and does not give the students the foundational linguistic tools needed for more complex tasks. Recognizing these shortcomings through research, professional development and curriculum emphasize not only memorization but also the teaching of phonological awareness, phonics, morphology, etymology, and spelling rules. These approaches aim to deepen students' understanding of language structure and enhance their ability to analyze and manipulate words. This paper illuminates the essential components required for implementing a successful spelling program.
Subject Education, Elementary; Educational evaluation; Language and languages--Study and teaching
Digital Publisher Digitized by Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University.
Date 2024
Medium theses
Type Text
Access Extent 144 MB; 489 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: IN COPYRIGHT - EDUCATIONAL USE PERMITTED
Source University Archives Electronic Records: Master of Education. Stewart Library, Weber State University
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