Exciting
new developments in Pakistan
for the teaching
of reading and spelling in the English language
January 2009
The British Government has recently changed its
official guidance for teachers in how to teach reading
and spelling in response to research and following a
parliamentary inquiry and national review. The work of
experienced teachers, trainers and programme designers
has helped to convince the British Government that
pre-schools and schools need to change reading
instruction methods.
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Phonics
International
Debbie Hepplewhite’s synthetic
phonics programme
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The Phonics
International programme is fully in line
with the official guidance to teachers -
based on research, best practice and
Debbie’s personal teaching and training
experience. It is designed to be
particularly supportive for ‘teachers’
and ‘learners’ and to be used in
‘partnership’ between schools and parents
as appropriate.
The programme is very
informative, systematic and
well-structured and provides colourful
and enjoyable online audio-visual and
paper-based resources. Guidance for
teachers and/or parents is threaded
throughout the programme and on every
core Sounds Book Activity Sheets. Phonics
International teaches The English
Alphabetic Code comprehensively and the
skills of reading, spelling and
handwriting. When learners can read,
Phonics International continues as a
spelling programme providing several
years’ work.
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Use the links above to find out about
the Phonics International programme and about
Mahrukh Ahmed and the consultancy & training services she
provides to schools, teachers
and parents in Pakistan.
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