Teaching Systematic Synthetic Phonics
Audit and Test
- David Waugh - University of Durham, UK
- Ruth Harrison-Palmer
Transforming Primary QTS Series
If you are training to be a primary school teacher you need to have, and to demonstrate, a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics to meet the Teachers' Standards. This companion text to the popular Teaching Systematic Synthetic Phonics in Primary Schools enables you to audit your knowledge, making you more aware of the subject and the areas in which you need to know more. In all chapters, self audits are accompanied by guidance on next steps for developing your knowledge. All chapters feature sections that link your learning to the classroom, showing you how to use your knowledge to teach phonics. Designed to help build your confidence and develop your knowledge of phonics, this text supports your development as an effective teacher of reading.
This is a companion text to:
Teaching Systematic Synthetic Phonics in Primary Schools
Joliffe, Waugh and Carss
David Waugh is Director on Primary PGCE at Durham University where he is also the subject leader for English. He has published extensively in Primary English. David is a former deputy head teacher, was Head of the Education department at University of Hull, and was Regional Adviser for ITT for the National Strategies from 2008 to 2010.
Ruth Harrison-Palmer is a former acting head teacher. She has worked for the National Strategies and Cumbria Local Authority as a literacy consultant. Currently Ruth has a senior role in ITE at the University of Cumbria.
Supplements the audit online
We carry out phonics audits twice a year in the three year programme. This will inform students, supplement their knowledge and help them ensure a good level of phonics understanding for this and their practice on placement.
Interesting but not relevant to the Early Years Foundation stage course
A useful self-study guide to support student teachers' and build confidence in phonics subject knowledge and understanding.
Excellent introductory text on learning and teaching phonics. Informs teacher trainees of historical context and current theory alongside useful practical examples rooted in the classroom.
THANK YOU.
We have recommended for BEd students and Post Grads.
This is an extremely useful text which allows students to test and also develop their own knowledge and understanding through audits and activities. It is a valuable independent study resource which will develop both competence and confidence in phonics teaching.
Very clear and appropriate level of detail.
