The fate of phonemic awareness beyond the elementary school years.

Number 1077
Year 1998
Drawer 20
Entry Date 06/29/1998
Authors Scarborough, H. S., Ehri, L. C., Olson, R. K., & Fowler, A.E.
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Publication Scientific Studies of Reading, 2(2), 115-142.
url http://www.haskins.yale.edu/Reprints/HL1077.pdf
Abstract Metaphonological sensitivity to the component sounds of spoken words has been shown to develop in conjunction with alphabetic literacy. It is generally presumed that skilled readers possess and display a high degree of phonemic awareness. Data are presented that challenge this claim and indicate that many mature readers are unexpectedly inaccurate on phonemic awareness tasks. Alternative hypotheses about the nature and development of phonemic sensitivity in children and adults are considered. Implication for teacher training are also discussed.
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