And he was right then and just as right now. Phonics is the key. No “science” necessary. Need a real wake-up call? Pick up a set of McGuffey Readers. See if your child is reading at the levels suggested.
According to the Phonics concept, how does one spell Phonics ?
Pick up a set of McGuffey Readers. See if your child is reading at the levels suggested.
But in defense of today’s teachers (and I confess to being a retired teacher)back in the 1800s most weren’t expected to complete 8th grade. Only the best and brightest made it that far and the best of them went on to high school. Those with no aptitude for school dropped out (in today’s language) and started their adult lives.
Today schools are in place for a couple of reasons. Of course to educate those who are willing and able to be educated, but also to warehouse (keep off of the street) those who aren’t or can’t. In many schools the second group makes up the large majority of the student body. Teachers in those kinds of schools are basically baby sitters who are just putting their time in. It may not be what they intended when they began their careers, but it is what happens to them. Year after year of hostile, proud ignorance will do that.
I taught my 6 yr old how to read with 2 items, old Dick and Jane style books, and a Paddle that you bounce that little ball with. Took 6 weeks. Teacher said he was Disabled in reading/math, wanting him in a ‘special programs’. Same with Math, his dad wrote a Computer program for the old Commodore 64, simple math flash cards, as there weren’t any to buy, add/subtract, in 6 weeks grades went from D- to A/B’s. They create problems to gain more money for the school system and to label your child. Also improved his attention span. Still hates to read. But he can and I made him sound out the words.
Didn’t have any more Teacher issues.