Are we a greater product of our inborn nature or of the environment we are exposed to? For years psychologists have argued this topic, with the ever pressing question of “Nature vs. Nurture” hanging in the air. Of course there is no clear answer, but the “nurture” side of the argument gains a little sway based on the observations of one of our users in Indiana:
In this case, students that had received explicit and systematic phonics-based reading instruction (nurture) outperformed their gifted and talented (nature) counterparts in spelling and other academic competitions. The secret to their success: a solid reading foundation.
When looking to enhance the academic performance in your school, there is nothing more important you can do than provide your students with effective reading instruction from the beginning of their education. However, for those students that did not receive proper reading instruction from the start of their academic career, it is crucial that they are provided with effective reading interventions. It’s the secret to their future success.
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