Hilary Lane
- The New Illiterates by Samuel L. Blumenfeld
A book that details not only the ways in which these horrendous teaching methods have failed children, but also the arrogance and indifference of the instigators. “When one begins to think of the incalculable damage done to the young minds of America through defective teaching techniques, one can scarcely contain one’s anger. Flesch was accused of writing in anger by his critics, as if anger were an inappropriate reaction to gross pedagogical malpractice which has had a ruinous effect on the literacy of millions of children. […] If it bothers you to see children suffering and failing needlessly because of defective teaching methods obstinately adhered to against all criticism, you will become angry.”and“We have the most inarticulate generation of college students in our history, and this may well account for their mass outbreaks of violence. They have no more intelligent way to express themselves.” (Blumenfeld is quoting Karl Shapiro)Aside from that, this book also features a lengthy section on practical methods to use to teach your children how to read (as young as preschool!)
(p.s. the above link for this book is an affiliate link for bookshop.com. If you have children and want to teach them yourself, I do highly recommend this book.)