This article examines the long-term effects of the Initial Teaching Alphabet (ITA) methodology, popularized in the 1970s. While it aimed to accelerate early literacy, its legacy includes challenges in mastering standard English spelling.
This article examines the long-term effects of the Initial Teaching Alphabet (ITA) methodology, popularized in the 1970s. While it aimed to accelerate early literacy, its legacy includes challenges in mastering standard English spelling.