The Initial Teaching Alphabet (ITA), a 1970s educational experiment, aimed to simplify learning to read. However, its long-term impact on adult spelling abilities reveals unintended consequences.
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Initial Teaching Alphabet: How a 70s Education Experiment Impacted Spelling
This article examines the Initial Teaching Alphabet (ITA), a 70s education experiment, and its long-term effects on adult spelling difficulties.
70s Educational Experiment: The Long-Term Impact of Initial Teaching Alphabet
This article examines the long-term effects of the Initial Teaching Alphabet (ITA), a 70s educational experiment, on students’ spelling skills.