The National Voice for All Primary School Principals

Synthetic vs Analytic Phonics

 

Synthetic vs Analytic Phonics - "There are two main approaches to teaching phonics: analytic and synthetic. Both approaches require the learner to have some phonological awareness (the ability to hear and discriminate sounds in spoken words). Both approaches can also contribute to furthering children's phonological development. Phonological awareness is an essential skill for reading, writing, listening and talking."