Category Archives: teaching

Alpha-Phonics in Nigeria

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

We are continually blessed by the stories that come to us regarding the use of Alpha-Phonics to teach reading, whether to youngsters not even in school yet or kids with special needs.  The following story has been taking shape for … Continue reading →

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COMMON CORE: HERE WE GO AGAIN!

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

(A post by Paradigm Company’s President Peter Watt) ———– Do you remember Look & Say (Dick & Jane)? Do you remember Whole Word? Do you remember Whole Language? Do you remember “New Math?” Do you remember Outcome Based Education? (OBE) … Continue reading →

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So Who Is Pulling the CCSS Strings?

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

One of the sensitive questions revolving around Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is whether it is a federally instigated program.  That this is a sensitive issue is quite clear given the fervent denials by those who support the plan. Getting … Continue reading →

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One Syllable Books

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

While doing a little research on an upcoming blog topic (translation:  “when looking for something about which to write”), I discovered a form of literature that until now had escaped my notice: the one syllable book. In the early 1800’s … Continue reading →

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How to Tutor

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Peter Watt

It has long been obvious, particularly among caring parents, that public schools often do not have the resources to give every child the attention necessary to successfully learn the basics:  reading, writing, and arithmetic.  Without these fundamental skills, the child  … Continue reading →

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