This is the forum for participants of the 'PHONICS TRAINING ONLINE' course written by Debbie Hepplewhite. Participants are welcome to add their own comments. Debbie will contribute any relevant up-to-date findings, issues and developments. To find out about the course, go to: www.phonicstrainingonline.com .
Many thanks to Dr Kathryn Garforth from Canada who invited me to talk about 'Dyslexia and Phonics Instruction'. Kathryn then kindly uploaded our recorded discussion to youtube so others can watch if interested...
The recording is just less than an hour but includes plenty of food for thought - I think it is worth watching for anyone with an interest in this topic.
Dr Kathryn Garforth contributed to the very important Right to Read Inquiry in Ontario, Canada.
She generously invites guests to join her in recorded discussions. The recording below is the second discussion we shared in April 2022 - this time linking the Right to Read inquiry findings and recommendations with my contribution of 'Food for Thought' regarding evaluation of phonics programmes and practices: