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Same language, same heritage: the [[U.K.]] and the [[U.S.]] would presumably settle on the same optimal way to teach children how to read [[English]]. While the [[U.K.]] has chosen [[phonics]] for its obvious benefits, the [[U.S.]] [[public schools]] typically do not use real [[phonics]]. Why? | Same language, same heritage: the [[U.K.]] and the [[U.S.]] would presumably settle on the same optimal way to teach children how to read [[English]]. While the [[U.K.]] has chosen [[phonics]] for its obvious benefits, the [[U.S.]] [[public schools]] typically do not use real [[phonics]]. Why? | ||
| − | One reason may be the different political incentives in the two countries. The teachers' union is overwhelmingly [[Democratic]] {{fact}} | + | One reason may be the different political incentives in the two countries. The teachers' union is overwhelmingly [[Democratic]] {{fact}}. |
That is not true, or not as true, in the [[U.K.]] The [[Labour Party]] is not struggling and does not fear losing power, and does not have as tight a grip over education as the [[Democratic Party]] holds in the [[U.S.]] Also, the [[Labour Party]] is not as dependent on illiteracy to win elections in the [[U.K.]] | That is not true, or not as true, in the [[U.K.]] The [[Labour Party]] is not struggling and does not fear losing power, and does not have as tight a grip over education as the [[Democratic Party]] holds in the [[U.S.]] Also, the [[Labour Party]] is not as dependent on illiteracy to win elections in the [[U.K.]] | ||
[[category:education]] | [[category:education]] | ||
[[category:Mystery]] | [[category:Mystery]] | ||
Revision as of 05:27, May 11, 2008
Same language, same heritage: the U.K. and the U.S. would presumably settle on the same optimal way to teach children how to read English. While the U.K. has chosen phonics for its obvious benefits, the U.S. public schools typically do not use real phonics. Why?
One reason may be the different political incentives in the two countries. The teachers' union is overwhelmingly Democratic[Citation Needed].
That is not true, or not as true, in the U.K. The Labour Party is not struggling and does not fear losing power, and does not have as tight a grip over education as the Democratic Party holds in the U.S. Also, the Labour Party is not as dependent on illiteracy to win elections in the U.K.