It is well established that underpinning good comprehension is having a large vocabulary of words that can be easily recognised (and the ability to quickly and accurately decode words that are not automatically recognised), to have a good understanding of … Continued
Malapropisms are when a similar-sounding word is mistakenly used in the place of the correct word, often resulting in an amusing effect. According to Britannica, the term originates from Richard Sheridan’s play The Rivals in which one of the characters, … Continued
The experiences encountered in early childhood (birth to 8 years of age) have a significant impact on future literacy development. Piasta (2023) provides a comprehensive overview of the current research (especially in relation to 3 to 5 year olds) and … Continued
The National Centre on Improving Literacy (NCIL) is a partnership among literacy experts, university researches and technical assistant providers, with funding from the United States Department of Education. The mission of this organisation is to increase access to and use … Continued
Are you a supporter or an opponent of national reading assessments? In many countries around the world students are regularly assessed for reading proficiency. Catts (2022) argues that these assessments are unfair to students, teachers and schools. Impact on students … Continued