A Word on Phonics with Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell: An Excerpt from the Heinemann Podcast
As anyone who teaches reading can tell you, phonics plays a critical role in literacy instruction. In a recent episode of the Heinemann Podcast, literacy leaders Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell discuss why phonics is an essential part of a cohesive literacy system. Discover what they mean when they say, “teaching is a science,” and how we can collectively continue to find new ways to extend our professional learning and to ensure that all students have access to the wonder of diverse books and writing.