The Initial Teaching Alphabet (ITA), a 1970s educational method, aimed to simplify literacy but unintentionally caused long-term spelling challenges.
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The Lasting Impact of ITA: A 70s Educational Experiment and Lifelong Spelling Challenges
This article explores how the ITA (Initial Teaching Alphabet), a widely used 1970s educational method, created long-term spelling challenges for many students, highlighting the unintended consequences of this experimental teaching approach.