Answer to Question #217545 in English for Letty

Question

QUESTION 2

Read the article titled “Teachers’ use of phonics, knowledge of language constructs, and preferred

word identification prompts in relation to beginning readers”, which you will find under e-reserves on

myUnisa under HLT3701.

Read the above article and respond to the following questions:

2.1 Synthesise the authors’ perspectives and provide a strong argument about the role of

phonics instruction in the development of reading. (10)

2.2 Evaluate the negative impact that is caused by poor phonics instruction. (5)

2.3 Apply the knowledge you have gained in this module to discuss how you would

introduce a sound “b” to your Grade 1 class. (10)

2.4 Take a photo of at least two resources that you will use to teach the above

sound (“b”) and attach it to your answer book. Briefly explain how you will use

them in the lesson. (10)

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Answer 1

2.1

The method to literacy education in New Zealand is mostly the whole language. Although explicit code-oriented literacy instruction is not preferred, most teachers use phonics in their literacy sessions. There has been no research published on the usage of phonics in New Zealand schools. The survey responses of 666 primary school teachers on the usage of phonics teaching were analyzed. We also tested 55 instructors taking part in literacy teaching professional development programs to understand core language components relevant to early reading achievement. In addition, a word identification prompt assignment based on six frequent word mistake scenarios seen by beginning readers was given. According to the results of the phonics study, 90 percent of instructors said they employed phonics in their literacy education. Basic language construct knowledge was variable: phonological and phonemic knowledge was typically strong, while comprehension of phonic and morphological structures was rather poor. Only 40% of the first-word identification prompts were based on word-level information; the remaining (60%) were context-based or non-specific. These findings' ramifications for beginner readers are explored.

2.2

According to research, phonics has two drawbacks. The first problem is that excellent phonics education cannot be standardized; it is dependent on instructors. A teacher's understanding of phonics influences their capacity to teach phonics; hence, if teachers do not know or comprehend phonics, they will struggle to teach phonics.

2.3

When the /b/ sound is correctly produced, a tiny puff of air is expelled from the lips. Place your child's hand in front of your mouth so he may feel the sound as you produce it. Encourage him to repeat the sound until he can feel his own breath in front of his own lips.

2.4

Like nearly any other teaching resource, pictures may be utilized to promote student learning and develop students' self-esteem, or they can be of little or no use and, if used carelessly, can actually damage students' self-confidence.