National wants to change how NZ schools teach reading – but 'structured literacy' must be more than just a classroom checklist
- Written by: Christine Braid, Professional Learning and Development Facilitator in Literacy Education, Massey University
If it wins the election, the National Party has vowed to shake up how children are taught to read and write. Part of this education overhaul includes a pledge to require the teaching of “structured literacy” in all year 0-6 classrooms.
For many in education, the announcement is welcome. It signals a move to an explicit and systematic...
