Spelling involves awareness and knowledge of the many interrelated concepts that surround our linguistic structure - phonemic and visual awareness, grapho-phonemic knowledge, morphemic and etymological awareness and knowledge. The purpose of learning to spell is to improve our chances of being understood through our written communication. Spelling is such an integral part of our education, that a close examination of the way in which it is taught and understood, is warranted.
Encountered in schools are three main approaches to spelling: Traditional, Transitional and Student Oriented. …
