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- Early scientific studies on reading
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The Science of Reading - History of the Phonics vs. Whole Word Debate
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- 1 - Introduction and sponsor mention
- 2 - Cultural war over book banning in America
- 3 - Historical context of the "reading wars" since the 1950s
- 4 - Whole word vs. phonics debate
- 5 - Role of science and public skepticism
- 6 - Introduction of Adrian Johns and his book
- 7 - Importance of reading for democracy and society
- 8 - Early scientific studies on reading
- 9 - Development of eye movement tracker by Edmund Huey
- 10 - Speed reading and its impact on reading education
- 11 - Public interest in speed reading and its commercialization
- 12 - Failures of speed reading products and public distrust
- 13 - Whole word teaching method and its development
- 14 - Criticism of whole word method by Rudolf Flesch
- 15 - Impact of Sputnik on education policy and reading methods
- 16 - Political implications of the reading wars
- 17 - Conservative advocacy for phonics
- 18 - Modern neuroscience and its findings on reading
- 19 - Role of libraries in providing access to reading materials
- 20 - Impact of new media on reading habits
- 21 - Conclusion and future of reading education
- 22 - Credits and closing remarks
