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by debbie
Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:46 pm
Forum: Guide to using the programme
Topic: Step Two - assessment
Replies: 6
Views: 48394

Step Two - assessment

July 2013 update: Please note that any references to the Alphabetic Code Charts being found in 'unit 1' are correct only in that the information in unit 1 will now lead you to a purpose-designed Alphabetic Code Chart where you can find your preferred teaching and learning alphabetic code charts. The...
by debbie
Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:58 am
Forum: Guide to using the programme
Topic: Step One - getting to know your programme
Replies: 0
Views: 24589

Step One - getting to know your programme

Phonics International embodies a huge claim - that it is suitable for just about anyone wanting to teach and learn how to read and write in the English language. In our modern world where we like to think of ourselves as individuals and 'No one size fits all' is a common saying, how can I be so ambi...
by debbie
Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:07 am
Forum: Post your Programme-based Questions Here
Topic: New Year Greetings!
Replies: 0
Views: 26755

New Year Greetings!

Happy New Year everyone! I am starting this New Year with gusto to get my New Year Resolutions off to a flying start! My list is as long as my arm with the theory that at least some aims and ambitions will get accomplished by the end of 2008! We are creating a new message board facility shortly dedi...
by debbie
Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:59 pm
Forum: Post your Programme-based Questions Here
Topic: Fairtrade Christmas
Replies: 0
Views: 24282

Fairtrade Christmas

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6XBdITflegc

Thank you for watching this video. Is there more that you can DO?
by debbie
Sat Nov 24, 2007 12:52 am
Forum: Post your Programme-based Questions Here
Topic: Using the programme as a spelling programme with older class
Replies: 2
Views: 33625

It's very simple - just look at the pupils' current spelling knowledge and ability. Some older pupils with weaker spelling ability may need to start a spelling programme in the earlier units. Other pupils with a better grasp of spelling may be better starting the programme as a spelling programme in...
by debbie
Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:18 am
Forum: Post your Programme-based Questions Here
Topic: What did I do before phonics international?!
Replies: 2
Views: 32878

Kat - I really enjoyed reading your posting. You can imagine that as a new author of these resources, it is very exciting to hear people describe how they are using them in their different settings. I am using the programme across several age ranges in the primary school where I work part-time. Most...
by debbie
Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:37 am
Forum: Post your Programme-based Questions Here
Topic: Further guidance coming soon...
Replies: 1
Views: 27302

Further guidance coming soon...

I have heard from a parent who has commented that there are so many resources in the online programme that this is potentially overwhelming for parents who may need more step-by-step guidance. I am appling myself to this forthwith. We have every intention of providing audio and video training which ...
by debbie
Thu Nov 01, 2007 10:47 am
Forum: Post your Programme-based Questions Here
Topic: The UK DCSF phonics site - programmes' self-assessment
Replies: 1
Views: 27554

The UK DCSF phonics site - programmes' self-assessment

http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/phonics/programmes/

I am pleased to see the Phonics International programme is now on the DCSF site.

[DCSF - Department for Children, Schools and Families]

This is not an endorsement of any programme - it is up to users to decide on what suits them best!
by debbie
Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:26 pm
Forum: Post your Programme-based Questions Here
Topic: More to come....
Replies: 0
Views: 25295

More to come....

We are working on more video training and advisory support which will be added to the www.phonicsinternational.com site as it is completed. We are also working on another strand for units 7 to 12 which involves further illustrations - not for picture cues which, as you know, are not part of the synt...
by debbie
Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:37 pm
Forum: Post your Programme-based Questions Here
Topic: Using the programme in a mixed YR/Y1 class
Replies: 4
Views: 44098

Question: when teaching the alphabetic code do children naturally recognise the vowel digraphs once they are taught or how do you stop them sayinge.g. t-e-a for tea? I jsut know that my guys e.g. if I show them ch they tell me it says ch, will come up with loads of ch words etc then when it comes u...
by debbie
Wed Oct 24, 2007 3:37 pm
Forum: Post your Programme-based Questions Here
Topic: Public response to Channel 4s 'Last Chance Kids'
Replies: 2
Views: 31059

OK - I'm in danger of sounding boring going on about this - but I have just one more thing to add about this topic of intervention right now - Imagine the danger of the notion that mainstream teaching needs to be about teaching The Alphabetic Code and the skills of blending for reading and segmentin...
by debbie
Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:42 pm
Forum: Post your Programme-based Questions Here
Topic: Public response to Channel 4s 'Last Chance Kids'
Replies: 2
Views: 31059

http://www.rrf.org.uk/control/files/uploads/pdf/60.pdf Here is the Reading Reform Foundation newsletter which includes a review of the Catch Up programme and comments about the situation regarding the government promotion of the Reading Recovery programme. In effect, the government has failed to app...
by debbie
Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:34 pm
Forum: Post your Programme-based Questions Here
Topic: Public response to Channel 4s 'Last Chance Kids'
Replies: 2
Views: 31059

Public response to Channel 4s 'Last Chance Kids'

I have had a number of phone calls from parents seeking advice and support following the television series on Channel 4 'Lost for Words' (or 'Last Chance Kids'). I am very pleased to hear from these parents. I am so pleased that the Dispatches programme is supporting the notion of informing parents ...
by debbie
Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:16 pm
Forum: Post your Programme-based Questions Here
Topic: Using the programme in a mixed YR/Y1 class
Replies: 4
Views: 44098

Thank you for all the trouble you have gone to describing your experiences with a new programme. It always takes some time before teachers (when I say 'teachers', I always include parents in that if parents are doing the teaching!) get the full measure of what they have available to them and how bes...
by debbie
Sun Oct 21, 2007 12:33 am
Forum: Post your Programme-based Questions Here
Topic: Launched!
Replies: 0
Views: 14459

Launched!

At last! :wink: