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PIMD Report: Transforming English Language Teaching in Sri Lanka

Our new report aimed at Sri Lankan policy makers on how to transition the English curriculum in Sri Lanka ..

How do we teach sight words in a phonics program?

Does phonics knowledge and decoding skills help students learn to recognise sight words? What do we mean by ‘sight words’?

What is the science of reading?

What is the science of reading and what does it tell us about how we learn to read and how we should teach reading skilss?

Phonics in Asia – what is happening in our region?

Phonics is gradually making an impact in other countries in the Asian region especially in Singapore and Malaysia where it is part of the English curriculum.

Apps for literacy learning

Mobile apps for literacy learning can be used by students and teachers can also get ideas for classroom activities.

A question of ethics and AI

Is it OK for teachers to use AI when students are told not to?

40 States in the USA have passed legislation mandating “science of reading”

Science of reading based literacy instruction is now policy in all English speaking countries. In the US it is law.

World Bank says phonics instruction critical for students in low and middle-income countries

World Bank and Royal Holloway make the case for phonics instruction especially in low and middle income countries

Using recycled tyres to teach phonics!

A clever idea from a Lotus Program teacher!