"We are losing something important when schools move away from the basics, letting technology fill in the gaps with spellcheck. Or allowing childish spellings that are cute until they are not. A 2021 review found that a growing number of schools in the USA and at least several schools in the UK have deemphasized or eliminated traditional methods of explicit spelling instruction that is, pedagogical activities that focus on the deliberate teaching of spellingsuch as weekly word lists and spelling tests."
"There is a crucial link between spelling and reading. Both rely on a visualization of the word in the brain, often called an orthographic map. When a child learns the correct spelling of a word, it enhances word recognition, smoothing the path for reading. The earlier a child learns to spell, the better. Academics have found that there's a strong link between the spelling abilities of 5-year-old children and their later literacy abilities."
Many schools have deemphasized or eliminated explicit spelling instruction, replacing traditional practices like weekly word lists and spelling tests. This shift often leads to reliance on technology and spellcheck, and acceptance of childish spellings. Spelling and reading share an orthographic mapping process in the brain; learning correct spellings enhances word recognition and facilitates reading. Early spelling acquisition predicts later literacy, and early interventions improve literacy scores for students with or at risk of learning disabilities. When students use devices with spellcheck by late elementary school, motivation to learn spelling declines and potential benefits are lost.
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