The Initial Teaching Alphabet (ITA) was a bold 1970s educational experiment designed to improve early reading skills. However, it inadvertently created lifelong spelling challenges for some learners. This article examines its benefits and unintended consequences.
Early Reading
Initial Teaching Alphabet, Spelling Challenges, and 70s Education: A Historical Perspective
This article explores the impact of the Initial Teaching Alphabet (ITA) on students’ spelling abilities. While ITA aided early reading, its method left a lasting negative imprint on spelling skills, sparking widespread educational debate in the 70s.
