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Peer reviewedBlock, J. R. – Educational Research, 1972
There are many arguments for and against the use of i.t.a. to teach reading and writing. This article reviews 47 studies which measure the spelling of children taught by i.t.a. and t.o. (traditional orthography) in grades one, two, and three. (Editor)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Field Studies, Followup Studies, Initial Teaching Alphabet
Download full textBlock, J. R. – i.t.a. Foundation Report, 1966
Research on the Initial Teaching Alphabet (i.t.a.) is viewed from two aspects--its limitations and how it can be improved. Thus far research has indicated that (1) transition from i.t.a. to traditional orthography is not the problem expected and (2) the children who are taught with i.t.a. read no better or worse than children taught with the…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Initial Teaching Alphabet, Measurement Instruments, Reading Research
Block, J. R. – Elementary English, 1973
Reviews research studies of the i.t.a. and suggests areas for further investigation. (MM)
Descriptors: Alphabets, Initial Teaching Alphabet, Literature Reviews, Reading Instruction
Block, J. R. – 1971
A status report on the use of the Initial Teaching Alphabet (i.t.a.) is presented by the i.t.a. Foundation, an independent, non-profit organization which conducts and supports i.t.a. programs and research. In reviewing the 70 studies which compare i.t.a. programs to traditional orthography (T.O.) programs, it has been found that two-thirds of the…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Developmental Reading, Early Reading, Educational Research
