The Prevalence of Phonics Instruction in Fundamentalist Christian Schools.

Thogmartin, Mark B.

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ERIC Number: EJ514232

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Publication Date: 1994

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The Prevalence of Phonics Instruction in Fundamentalist Christian Schools.

Thogmartin, Mark B.

Journal of Research on Christian Education, v3 n1 p103-30 Spr 1994

Reports a study that examined the use of phonics instruction in fundamentalist Christian schools. Interviews with Christian educators and professionals at conferences indicated that support for phonics (because it is felt to be more traditional and to work) and distrust of the whole language approach is common among Christian educators. (SM)

Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Christianity, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Phonics, Reading Instruction, Religious Education, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Traditional Schools, Whole Language Approach

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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