Excerpt from The Sentence Method of Teaching Reading, Writing and Spelling: A Manual for Teachers
First, Spelling. My question was When in doubt in regard to the spelling of a word, how do you assure yourself? The answer, in substance, was, I write the word, and when it looks right, I assume it is correct. Upon further questioning, they were unanimous in the statement that they had adopted this method as a necessity after they had left school and entered upon the active duties of life. Only three or four, out of some hundreds questioned, thought Of the word as they had learned it from the spelling book, and these were teachers.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book evaluates the common reading, writing, and spelling techniques taught to youth to identify their shortcomings and propose an alternative method. The author, in their role as an educator and researcher, analyzes the current practices of teaching these subjects and how they prepare primary school students for real-life language utilization as adults. They posit that the focus on highly structured and repetitive exercises leads to shallow results. Their revolutionary method focuses on comprehension and expression, enabling students to acquire language skills through a genuine understanding of their application in real-life situations. The author's unique approach emphasizes the importance of cultivating the natural process of thinking and problem-solving rather than rote memorization and drills. This book offers a profound understanding of language acquisition, equipping educators with innovative teaching methods to enhance the learning experience for young minds. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330771457_0
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