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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by educational consultant Nancy Chapel Eberhardt, who explains why focusing on syntax at the sentence level is just as important for comprehension as word-level decoding. Together, Nancy and Susan also discuss how syntax helps students process meaning while reading, why we should start early and teach syntax to students from the beginning, and a more functional approach to syntax.Show notes:Register to join our Science of Comprehension Symposium.Submit your questions on comprehension!Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn. Read Nancy's article “Syntax: Somewhere Between the Words and Text.”Learn more about Nancy's book Syntax: Knowledge to Practice.Learn more about the Syntax online course. Listen to last week's syntax-focused episode, with Julie Van Dyke, Ph.D.Listen to the podcast the episode with Nancy Hennessy, M.Ed.Read Maryellen MacDonald's article “Book Language: What It Is, How Children Can ‘Get It'.”Listen to Season 2 of Amplify's Beyond My Years podcast.Join our community Facebook group.Connect with Susan Lambert.Quotes:"Syntax is somewhere between the individual words and the meaning of the text. It's the processing piece that's going on there." —Nancy Chapel Eberhardt"Syntax isn't just for older kids anymore. Syntax is really something that we can start promoting, developing, encouraging, embracing from the beginning." —Nancy Chapel Eberhardt"I actually think that as teachers embrace this idea of syntax, they're going to have a lot of fun with it. It's way more fun to talk about the meanings of words than to just decode them." —Nancy Chapel EberhardtTimestamps:00:00 Introduction: Diving deeper into syntax, with Nancy Chapel Eberhardt08:00 Comprehension is lifting the meaning out of text11:00 Sentence-level abilities make as large a contribution as word reading for comprehension14:00 The difference between syntax and grammar20:00 Why syntactical knowledge is so helpful in the comprehension process24:00 Prosody helps us with our fluency with reading30:00 Syntax is somewhere between the individual words and the meaning of the text33:00 We've gone through several generations of students who aren't being taught syntax37:00 It's more fun to talk about the meanings of words39:00 Start teaching syntax by thinking about the most essential build block45:00 Connecting words are meaningless in the absence of other words53:00 By spending more time instructing on syntax, we will reach more of our students.56:00 Closing: Syntax is something we can start promoting, developing, encouraging, and embracing from the beginning.*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute
Send us a textThere's a special joy that comes when people play music together. Richard Shine, who has primarily performed acoustic solo sets over the last few years, is now experiencing that joy with fellow guitarist Steve Scheidker.“I met Steve playing pickleball,” Shine recalls. “We had him over one night, and he said he played some guitar and did some singing, so we started fiddling around, and next thing you know, I've invited him to a gig of mine.”Both performing acoustic guitar, with Shine singing lead and Scheidker on harmony, the two recognized their connection and started playing together more frequently. They have since cemented themselves as Beyond Comprehension, performing a mix of classic rock, country, and blues. Support the showThank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below.If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact our editor at info@themountainear.com or our podcast hosts: Tyler Hickman, at tyler@themountainear.com Jamie Lammers, at media@themountainear.com Head to our website for all of the latest news. Subscribe online and use the coupon code PODCAST for a 10% discount for all new subscribers. Submit local events to promote them in the paper and on our website. Find us on Facebook @mtnear and Instagram @mtn.ear Listen and watch on YouTube today. Share this podcast by scrolling to the bottom of our website home page or by heading to our main hub on Buzzsprout.Thank you for listening!
In this video, I talk about how language learners can combine their interests with the power of AI to create comprehensible input.
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by research scientist and professor Julie Van Dyke, Ph.D., who explains why syntax instruction may be the missing piece in our mission to improve comprehension outcomes for all students. Together, Julie and Susan discuss why syntax is the part of the language system that matters for comprehension, how the same systematicity and rule governance that you find in teaching phonics also exists in syntax, and how explicit syntax instruction could be the next breakthrough in evidence-based literacy education.Show notes:Register to join our Science of Comprehension Symposium.Submit your questions on comprehension!Connect with Julie Van Dyke on LinkedIn.Learn more about Julie Van Dyke's research on her website.Watch an interview about Syntax Comes First: Understanding How Syntax Is the Backbone of ComprehensionWatch Dr. Van Dyke's webinar: Finding the Missing Link in Reading Comprehension. Access recent Perspectives issues via the IDA. Listen to Season 2 of Amplify's Beyond My Years podcast.Join our community Facebook group.Connect with Susan Lambert.Quotes:"In English, syntax is word order. Syntax is the relationship between the entities in a sentence." —Julie Van Dyke, Ph.D."If you want to increase comprehension, you need to be explicit in syntax because that's the part of the language system that matters for comprehension." —Julie Van Dyke, Ph.D."Comprehension is the glue between the words. It's the process of gluing the words together, each word as you go." —Julie Van Dyke, Ph.D.Episode Timestamps:00:00 Introduction: Syntax and comprehension with Julie Van Dyke, Ph.D.06:00 Nervousness around syntax instruction11:00 Comprehension is the glue between words15:00 The difference between grammar and syntax19:00 How the brain learns language and how syntax is related to that learning24:00 Oral language is much less complicated than written language30:00 Explaining regressions33:00 The need to be explicit in syntax instruction36:00 How we develop fluency as syntax44:00 Closing thoughts: Syntax can move the needle on the nation's report card*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute
For years, teachers were told that teaching English grammar had no impact on reading comprehension or quality of writing. A more recent substantial body of evidence reveals the importance of sentence comprehension in comprehension. This podcast examines that evidence and makes instructional suggestions that can help increase reading achievement.
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When our students struggle with comprehension, it may be that we need to go all the way back to the sentence level. In this episode, Nancy Hennessy discusses many different ways that teachers can help improve students' sentence comprehension. You may want to take notes!Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/episode163Get the free Words Working Together activity: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/tmm_optin/differentiated-passages/ Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with me here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)
How does a person correctly understand the Bible?From the Men's Breakfast series entitled: "How God Reveals Himself in the Written Word"(handout here)
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Affiliated Scholar at the Stern Center for Language and Learning, Melissa Farrall, Ph.D., to discuss understanding assessment. Melissa explains why it's beneficial for every educator to understand the fundamentals of assessment, especially comprehension assessment. Together, Melissa and Susan discuss the relationship between reading comprehension and language comprehension, why reading comprehension can be challenging to assess, and how, in a perfect world, educators would be trained both in the Science of Reading and assessment.Show notes:Submit your questions on comprehension!Access free, high-quality resources at our brand new, companion professional learning page.Connect with Melissa Farrall on LinkedIn.Learn more about Chall's Stages of Reading Development.Read The Academic Achievement Challenge: What Really Works in the ClassroomListen to Season 2 of Amplify's Beyond My Years podcast.Join our community Facebook group.Connect with Susan Lambert. Quotes:"My view of reading comprehension is that it is thinking guided by print." —Melissa Farrall, Ph.D."If we supplement our evaluation with measures of listening comprehension, we can then get a sense of an individual's ability to make meaning." —Melissa Farrall, Ph.D."In a perfect world, we would have not just evaluators, but educators who are trained both in the Science of Reading and in assessment so that we can all sit at the same table and participate." —Melissa Farrall, Ph.D.Episode Timestamps:00:00 Introduction: Exploring comprehension assessment, with Melissa Farrall07:00 The legacy of Jean Chall's research on the developmental stages of reading10:00 "Reading Assessment: Linking Language, Literacy, and Cognition"17:00 Comprehension is thinking guided by print21:00 Different ways of assessing reading comprehension27:00 Kintsch's construction-integration model30:00 Word recognition33:00 Reading comprehension is not easily quantified38:00 How background knowledge affect the meaning-making process41:00 The two modalities of language comprehension45:00 How today's educators might think differently about comprehension instruction48:00 Closing thoughts*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute
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Send us a textIf you've ever found yourself searching for an activity that is engaging, meaningful, and actually supports language acquisition, this episode is for you. Many of us want our students to feel confident understanding and using the language — without us spending hours planning something new every day.In this conversation, I'm joined by Amy Marshall, a world language teacher with over 25 years of classroom experience, known for her thoughtful use of ClipChat. ClipChat blends short films with teacher-guided narration to build comprehension in a way that feels natural, visual, and compelling. Students watch, listen, and make meaning — and we guide the language to match what they need.In this episode, you'll learn:What ClipChat is and why it works to support real acquisitionHow to choose the right video clips for different levelsWhy slowing down can actually boost student confidence and understandingHow small student responses (“guided output”) create a natural pathway for teachers to give even more inputPractical routines like Write & Discuss, acting with whisper support, puppets, gallery walks, and picture grid listeningHow one short clip can carry your class for days or even weeks — without adding more planning to your plateThis episode is full of strategies that work in real classrooms — including the classes that are wiggly, chatty, distracted, or just tired.If you're working to design world language classes rooted in comprehension, communication, and cultural connection, you'll find something here to take with you tomorrow.Resources MentionedRead the blog hereClipChat Examples & Classroom Materials: Zona de Profes on TPT — https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Zona-De-ProfesAmy's Website: https://zonadeprofes.weebly.comShort Film Playlist for ClipChat: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKhH5MAAh6FpSBBumo6Cv8lG_iS8Q9LpzFree November Resource: Download Here: https://growingwithproficiency.com/diadegraciasJoin the Academy Waitlist: https://growingwithproficiency.com/academy-waitlistIG Claudia ElliottGrowing With Proficiency TPT StoreFree FB CommunityBe Part of the CommunityIf this episode inspired a new idea, I'd love to hear about it. Tag me on Instagram @claudiamelliott and share which clip you'd like to try — or send me a DM and I'll help you brainstorm one.Make sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss the next conversation. We grow by learning together — we learn, we try, we grow, and then we pass it on.Click here to download for FREE ➡️➡️➡️ https://growingwithproficiency.com/diadegracias
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by University of Oregon College of Education Professor and Ann Swindells Chair in Education Gina Biancarosa, Ed.D., to explore how best to assess for comprehension. Gina elaborates on her extensive work developing more precise and informative measurements of reading comprehension and discusses think-aloud research, demonstrating how to infer for coherence, and examining how students who are struggling with comprehension tend to rely too heavily on making inferences or paraphrasing.Show notes:Submit your questions on comprehension!Access free, high-quality resources at our brand new, companion professional learning page. Connect with Gina on LinkedIn.Read “Diagnostic and Instructionally Relevant Measurement of Reading Comprehension”Resources:Listen to Season 2 of Amplify's Beyond My Years podcast.Join our community Facebook group.Connect with Susan Lambert.Quotes:"A lot of what we know about reading comprehension comes from think-alouds where you ask someone to tell you what they're thinking as they read." —Gina Biancarosa, Ed.D"To model reading comprehension, [try] thinking aloud in front of a classroom of students in a way that is instructive for them, and also authentic to the reading process." —Gina Biancarosa, Ed.D."Students are making causal inferences in their daily lives, when they watch movies, and when they're hearing stories. And so what we're really trying to do is get them to generalize these behaviors that they engage in outside of the task of reading, during reading." —Gina Biancarosa, Ed.D.Episode Timestamps:02:00 Introduction: Gina Biancarosa, Ed.D. and comprehension assessment08:00 How do we assess comprehension?14:00 Think-aloud research21:00 MOCCA (Multiple-Choice Online Causal Comprehension Assessment)24:00 Causal coherence30:00 Paraphrasers and elaborators33:00 Comprehension assessment research39:00 Professional development and comprehension assessment42:00 Closing thoughts*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Northwestern University Professor of Education, Social Policy, and Psychology David Rapp. David's research focuses on language and memory, and his conversation with Susan gives insight into how memory is connected to comprehension. The first half of the episode is spent defining comprehension as a process, a product, and a higher-order cognitive process. David then digs into how that definition informs the ways in which educators assess comprehension and where they can look for potential failure points. One of these failure points includes misinformation. David addresses what happens when misinformation is stored in long-term memory. He details the issues this can cause for student comprehension, and he gives guidance on how to prevent and correct them.Show notes:Submit your questions on comprehension! Access free, high-quality resources at our brand new, companion professional learning page. Check out David Rapp's lab.Resources:Listen to Season 2 of Amplify's Beyond My Years podcast.Join our community Facebook group.Connect with Susan Lambert.Quotes: “Once the information is in memory, you can't really get rid of it. What you can try to do is make other memories more powerful, more likely to resonate to things.” —David Rapp, Ph.D.“Sometimes our most effective processes actually lead us to misunderstand. For example, you're really good at encoding information to memory, that's great, except if you're exposed to inaccurate ideas, that's a problem.” —David Rapp, Ph.D.“It feels easy for us to comprehend texts if we're well practiced at it, it feels easy, but it's actually a lot of cognitive operations going on behind the scenes and a lot of years of practice.” —David Rapp, Ph.D.“In terms of being exposed to misinformation, we see even if people have been exposed to inaccurate ideas, even once, it's encoded into memory, it's potentially gonna be there to influence you.” —David Rapp, Ph.D.Episode Timestamps02:00 Introduction: Who is David Rapp?04:00 Defining reading comprehension05:00 Comprehension as a process vs a product08:00 Comprehension as a higher order cognitive process12:00 Coherence18:00 Memory activation and misinformation21:00 Consequences of misinformation25:00 Correcting misinformation28:00 Preventing misinformation36:00 The evolution of thinking on comprehension40:00 Current research45:00 Closing thoughts and encouragement to dig into research*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute
In this episode of The Stellar Teacher Podcast, I'm diving into one of the most important and challenging comprehension skills we can teach our students—summarizing. If you've ever had students freeze when asked to write a summary or retell every single detail of a story, you're not alone. Summarizing requires students to synthesize, prioritize, and organize information while expressing it in their own words. It's a higher-level skill that takes time to develop, but it's also one of the most powerful ways to boost reading comprehension.I'll walk you through three simple and effective summarizing frames you can introduce in your classroom this week. We'll look at how the Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then (SWBST) frame helps students capture the plot of a fiction text, how the TAMKO frame guides nonfiction summaries, and why the 10-Word Summary is a flexible, engaging way to help students identify what matters most. Each of these frames provides the structure students need to confidently summarize without getting overwhelmed—and over time, they'll learn to do it independently.If your students struggle to write clear, concise summaries, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to model and scaffold each of these frames so students can see what an effective summary looks like. Plus, I share tips for deciding which frame to use, how to help students transition beyond them, and ways to make summarizing an engaging, low-stress part of your literacy routine.Join us in the Stellar Literacy Collective Membership: stellarteacher.com/join!Sign up for my FREE private podcast, the Confident Writer Systems Series, here!Sign up for my FREE Revision Made Easy email series here!Follow me on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany. To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode277.
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Technology is evolving faster than our understanding of it. In this episode, Shekeese and I dive into the creative and ethical tensions shaping today's digital world. We examine how nonprofits, designers, and educators wrestle with AI-generated art versus original creativity, revealing why comprehension matters more than speed. Drawing parallels between AI mastery and martial-arts discipline, we argue that foundational knowledge must precede innovation. We contrast hustle-culture pressures, echoed by voices like Gary V., with the virtue of deliberate practice and media literacy. From rebranding challenges to copyright debates around music, NFTs, and AI, we explore ownership, authenticity, and regulation in a world where creativity and technology collide. This is a deep look at mastery, understanding, and responsible progress in the digital age.--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------(0:00:00) - Tech, Language, and Miscommunication(0:04:04) - AI Comprehension Over Utility(0:09:06) - AI in Media Literacy(0:17:36) - The Lost Art of Learning(0:28:49) - AI, Music, and Copyright Law(0:36:34) - Importance of Regulation in SocietySend us a text
April shares her son's journey at the Charlotte Learning Center. Her son is on the autism spectrum and, while he was a strong decoder, reading comprehension remained a challenge. Through Visualizing and Verbalizing instruction, his comprehension scores soared, and he is now making substantial progress in math. Discover how personalized, sensory-cognitive instruction helped him gain the skills and confidence to thrive academically.
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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Doug Lemov, former teacher and school principal, to discuss how teachers can identify when disfluency is actually the root cause for students' struggles with comprehension—and what they can do about it. Using his new book, The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading, to guide the discussion, Susan and Doug address building attention stamina, the argument for reading whole books, and the value of expressive read-alouds. Finally, Doug ends the episode asserting that humans are meant to live in community, and that a deeper level of comprehension is unlocked through deep empathic connection to text and the experience of reading with others.Show notes: Listen to Season 2 of the Beyond My Years podcast for solutions to common teaching challenges directly from seasoned educators.Connect with Doug Lemov:X: @Doug_Lemov Resources:Read: The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of ReadingWatch: Gabby Woolf's Dr. Jekyll Lesson and the Power of Reading FluencyListen: ”Phonology as a settled science”Listen: ”The plea to preserve deep reading, with Maryanne Wolf, Ed.D.”Listen: ”Writing the way to better reading, with Judith Hochman, Ed.D.”Listen: ”The joy of reading aloud, with Molly Ness”Download: cComprehension 101 BundleSubmit your questions on comprehension! Join our community Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/scienceofreadingConnect with Susan Lambert: www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lambert-b1512761/Quotes: “If you're not a fluent reader, you can't be a deep reader.”—Doug Lemov“The research is clear that when you start to read expressively externally, then your internal reading voice while reading silently is much more expressive and therefore infused with more meaning.”—Doug Lemov Episode Timestamps03:00 Introduction: Doug Lemov05:00 The importance of the middle grades07:00 Book: The Teach like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading13:00 How to build attention stamina16:00 Background knowledge and vocabulary19:00 Writing's impact on memory and reading22:00 The value in reading whole books25:00 Embracing smaller writing assignments27:00 Fluency deep dive30:00 Working memory35:00 Troubleshooting fluency39:00 Expressive reading41:00 Read-alouds44:00 Reading as a social act52:00 The argument for books*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute
How does code, like language, shape the way we see the world? How can we rediscover enchantment in our technology?? How can we determine the half-life of knowledge as we continue to learn and discover new things?Samuel Arbesman is a scientist in residence at Lux Capital, a fellow at Case Western School of Management, and the author of three books, The Magic of Code: How Digital Language Created and Connects Our World—and Shapes Our Future, Overcomplicated: Technology at the Limits of Comprehension, and The Half-Life of Facts: Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration Date.Greg and Samuel discuss Samuel's newest book, The Magic of Code, and how programming languages have evolved and continue to evolve over time. Samuel explores society's enchantment and disenchantment with technology, the evolution of programming languages, the intersection of computer science and humanities, and the ongoing shift towards more democratized software creation. They also go over Samuel's earlier works, highlighting the temporary nature of facts and the continual necessity for adaptive learning in a rapidly evolving world.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:Reenchanting technology through humanities 03:24: I think the larger perspective of the book [The Magic of Code] is to also recognize that, in addition to this wonder and delight, also recognizing that when we think about computing competition, it doesn't need to just be this branch of engineering or this thing of computer science. It really is this almost humanistic liberal art that, when you think about it properly, should connect to language and philosophy and biology and art and how we think and the nature of reality and all these different kinds of things. And for me, those are the windows and the lenses that allow us to actually kind of re-enchant, not even just computing, but in turn many aspects of our own lives, and hopefully can repair at least a little bit of that kind of broken relationship.On the magic of code06:31: We actually have this weird information stuff that can actually work in the real world. That's amazing. And we should pause at least and say, wow, that really is incredible.Why democratizing software is powerful26:56: This idea of being able to democratize software creation is incredibly powerful. And actually, in going back to the analogy with magic, I mean, yes, in many of the tales of magic, it did require a great deal of effort. You had to apprentice, or you had to, I don't know, go to Hogwarts for seven years or whatever it is. But there also were stories of magic for everyone; there were spells that could be used by people if they, like in the Middle Ages, had lost their cattle and needed to recover it. And I think we need that same kind of thing in the software realm as well, which is, we need spells and code that can be used by everyone. And now, with this ability, it's unbelievable to see.Ideas are always in draft form53:41: A professor of mine, when I was in graduate school, told me this story. This was already after I had left grad school. He was telling me this story that he was teaching some course, came in on Tuesday, and gave a lecture on some topic. Then, the next day, he read a paper that invalidated the lecture he had given the day before. So he went in on Thursday and said, “Remember what I taught you on Tuesday? It's wrong. And if that bothers you, you need to get out of science.” And I think that kind of idea—that science, or what we know, is constantly in draft form—is a very powerful idea.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Max WeberDuneiPhone (1st generation)ChatGPTH. P. LovecraftFantasiaGuido van RossumLarry WallSapir–Whorf HypothesisList of Programming LanguagesBrainfuckFortranPerlVibe CodingRobin SloanVIC-20Pierre-Simon LaplaceVannevar BushDon R. SwansonLuis Walter AlvarezMarc BenioffThe Unaccountability MachineIsaac AsimovGuest Profile:Arbesman.netProfessional Profile for LuxCapitaLinkedIn AccountSocial Profile on XGuest Work:Amazon Author PageThe Magic of Code: How Digital Language Created and Connects Our World—and Shapes Our FutureOvercomplicated: Technology at the Limits of ComprehensionThe Half-Life of Facts: Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration DateWired ArticlesSubstack - Cabinet of Wonders Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Read the full transcript here. What does it mean to treat facts as drafts rather than monuments? If truth is something we approach, how do we act while it's still provisional? When definitions shift, what really changes? How do better instruments quietly rewrite the world we think we know? Are we mostly refining truths or replacing them? When do scientific metaphors clarify and when do they mislead? What public stories make self-correction legible and trusted? What features make science self-correct rather than self-congratulatory? How should we reward replication, repair, and tool-building? Do we need more generalists - or better bridges between tribes? How does measurement expand the very questions we can ask? Is progress a goal-seeking march or a search for interesting stepping stones? Should we teach computing as a liberal art to widen its aims? Will AI turn software into a home-cooked meal for everyone? How do we design tools that increase wonder, not just efficiency? Samuel Arbesman is Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital. He is also an xLab senior fellow at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management and a research fellow at the Long Now Foundation. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic, and he was previously a contributing writer for Wired. He is the author of the new book The Magic of Code, and his previous books are Overcomplicated: Technology at the Limits of Comprehension and The Half-Life of Facts: Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration Date. He holds a PhD in computational biology from Cornell University and lives in Cleveland with his family. Links: Sam's Recent Titles: The Half-Life of Facts and The Magic of Code Staff Spencer Greenberg — Host + Director Ryan Kessler — Producer + Technical Lead Uri Bram — Factotum WeAmplify — Transcriptionists Igor Scaldini — Marketing Consultant Music Broke for Free Josh Woodward Lee Rosevere Quiet Music for Tiny Robots wowamusic zapsplat.com Affiliates Clearer Thinking GuidedTrack Mind Ease Positly UpLift [Read more]
In this podcast episode, Stephen Martin delves into the complexities of dyslexia, emphasizing that it goes beyond mere reading difficulties. He discusses how dyslexia affects comprehension, memory, and communication in both professional and personal settings. The conversation highlights the need for a shift in understanding dyslexia, moving away from traditional educational measures that focus solely on reading skills. Stephen also shares strategies for improving comprehension and encourages listeners to be kind to themselves as they navigate the challenges of dyslexia.TakeawaysDyslexia is not just about mixing up letters.Comprehension is often a bigger challenge than reading.Dyslexics may read accurately but struggle to understand.Processing language can feel like a different operating system.Dyslexia affects memory and concentration.Miscommunication can lead to workplace errors.Dyslexia impacts personal relationships and emotional understanding.Traditional education often misunderstands dyslexia.It's important to recognize the unique processing of dyslexic brains.Tools and strategies can help improve comprehension. Dyslexia, comprehension, language processing, education, communication, challenges, strategies, understanding, workplace, relationships,ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Join the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderhttps://addednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:truthaboutdyslexia.comJoin our Facebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia
In episode 69 of the Teaching Literacy Podcast, host Jake Downs speaks with Dr. Kay Wijekumar, Houston Endowed Chair in the Department of Teaching and Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University. They discuss the importance of teaching students to generate rather than find the main idea in texts, detailing Dr. Wijekumar's evidence-based KAT framework […]
In this enlightening conversation, Jo Rees shares her personal journey with dyslexia, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced throughout her education and career. She emphasizes the importance of understanding dyslexia, the misconceptions surrounding it, and the need for support and resilience in both children and adults. Jo also provides valuable insights for parents on how to nurture their dyslexic children by focusing on strengths and building self-esteem, while navigating the complexities of dyslexia and its impact on learning.TakeawaysDyslexia is often overshadowed by ADHD and other conditions.Many dyslexics feel like imposters due to their struggles.Support from teachers can significantly impact a dyslexic student's journey.Understanding dyslexia can help in recognizing one's strengths.Dyslexia manifests differently in each individual.Building resilience is crucial for dyslexic children.Extracurricular activities can boost self-esteem and confidence.Parents should focus on their child's strengths rather than weaknesses.Inconsistency in performance is a common trait in dyslexia.A diagnosis can provide clarity and understanding for dyslexics.Dyslexia, ADHD, education, parenting, resilience, self-esteem, learning difficulties, support strategies, personal journey, awareness, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Find Jo's book and work here:https://dyslexiclifewithjorees.comAnd Jo Rees on Tiktok here:https://www.tiktok.com/@dyslexiclifewithjoreesJoin the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderhttps://addednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:truthaboutdyslexia.comJoin our Facebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia
Consider His struggle.Consider His Sonship.12.3-4 Consider your struggle.Consider your sonship.12.5-11 Comprehension. Sonship and the Lord's loving discipline. Comparison. Earthly and heavenly fathers. Confliction. The pain and the peace (of discipline).
This week's episode is all about Reading. We will go through the entire process from the moment light hits the retina (50-100ms) to formulating speech (600ms or so). That is, either speaking out loud or silently speaking while reading, a phenomena called subvocalization. We do this when reading to the self. Either way, we speak while reading.We will compare so called normal readers, the Autistic phenotype, and dyslexia, and at times the odd contrasts of the Autistic phenotype AND dyslexia. Lots of neurobiology, measurement instruments, brain waves (oscillations, frequencies), however, I will hopefully provide easy to understand analogies.The entire reading process is covered.Daylight Computer Companyuse "autism" for $50 off athttps://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismChroma Light Devicesuse "autism" for 10% discount athttps://getchroma.co/?ref=autismCognity AI for Autistic Social Skillsuse "autism" for 10% discount athttps://thecognity.com00:00 - Overview of reading process and neurobiology03:28 - Visual processing in V1 (primary visual cortex), V2-V4 (secondary visual cortex)4:42 - Neuroplasticity of Blind using V1-V4 for Braille07:17 - Neural oscillations (Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, Gamma)10:07 - Visual word form area (VWFA) recognizes patterns, begins sequencing letters & recognizes the word, Example: "d-o-g" & 'd' not 'b', 'o' not 'c,' 'g' not 'p.'13:01 - Phonological processing in temporal-parietal cortex15:54 - Fractional anisotropy (FA) & Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and arcuate fasciculus; Myelination, Water Flow, Garden Hose example18:06 - Detailed discussion of orthographic processing begins (VWFA's role in recognizing visual word forms)21:26 - Detailed discussion of cerebellum's role in eye movements begins (Purkinje cells and saccades)24:07 - Detailed discussion of spelling difficulties begins (orthographic processing challenges in autism/dyslexia)27:41 - Detailed discussion of semantic integration begins (delays in dyslexia, inferior frontal gyrus)30:55 - Detailed discussion of orthographic confusion begins (e.g., "except" vs. "expert")33:30 - Detailed discussion of phonological processing begins (temporal-parietal cortex mapping words to sounds)34:18 - Cerebellum mentioned regarding tongue movements (Purkinje cells refine timing for speech)36:10 - Subvocalization in silent reading37:07 - Oscillations in VWFA for autistic phenotype; Comprehension lags in Autism due to delayed N40039:19 Daylight Computer Company (and Daylight Kids !), use "autism" for $50 discount41:40 Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount44:52 Reviews/Ratings, Contact InfoX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGxEzLKXkjppo3nqmpXpzuAemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com
This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on September 30, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Kagi NewsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45426490&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:50): Sora 2Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45427982&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:11): I've removed Disqus. It was making my blog worseOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45423268&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:32): Comprehension debt: A ticking time bomb of LLM-generated codeOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45423917&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(05:53): Inflammation now predicts heart disease more strongly than cholesterolOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45430498&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:14): Imgur pulls out of UK as data watchdog threatens fineOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45424888&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:35): Sora 2Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45428122&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(09:55): Leaked Apple M5 9 core Geekbench scoresOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45427197&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:16): Bcachefs removed from the mainline kernelOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45423004&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:37): Boeing has started working on a 737 MAX replacementOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45428482&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai
Some obsessions look ordinary from the outside. But inside? They're ritual, tether, even sacrament.I've watched creatives, dreamers, physicists, singers, and everyday workers treat dried mangoes not as snacks but as sacred companions...a kind of chewable sunlight that holds them steady between chaos and infinity. For some, it was survival. For others, rebellion. For one physicist, it was the only thing that kept him human while his mind touched the divine.This isn't really about mangoes. It's about hunger, ritual, devotion, and the strange ways people anchor themselves to meaning. Sometimes fascination doesn't need comprehension. Sometimes mystery is enough.If you like reading or want to reach out, there's a kind of blog on www.idiotmystic.com.
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Podcast host Susan Lambert gives you a first look at Season 10 of Science of Reading: The Podcast. This season will focus on reading comprehension, taking a deep dive into what is ultimately the goal of every classroom: breaking down why comprehension matters and how to achieve it. Get a glimpse into the season's different angles on comprehension, as well as the expert guests you can look forward to hearing from.Show notes:Access free, high-quality resources at our brand new, companion professional learning page: http://amplify.com/science-of-reading/professional-learning Join our community Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/scienceofreadingConnect with Susan Lambert: www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lambert-b1512761/Trailer: Beyond My Years is back for Season 2!
Join Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD (the man who has analyzed over 500,000 brain scans), Dr. Mari Swingle, Dr. Andrew Hill, Anthony Ramos, John Mekrut, and host Pete Jansons for another engaging NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast episode discussing neuroscience, psychology, mental health, and brain training.✅ Autism & GI Problems: Exploring why nearly 70% of people with autism also experience gastrointestinal issues — and the overlooked neurological links.✅ Botox & Mental Health: From migraines to facial expressivity, how Botox may affect empathy, parenting, and even autism phenotypes.✅ Neurofeedback & White Matter: Can brain training actually influence myelination and improve cognitive function? Research findings discussed.✅ Additional Topics:
Send us a textWhat makes the Big Sky Literacy Summit unlike any other literacy conference? Instead of the usual whirlwind of rushed sessions and surface-level takeaways, Big Sky offers:Deeper learning experiences designed for reflection and real growthIntimate connections with thought leaders and fellow educatorsPractical, actionable insights that go beyond theoryA re-energizing atmosphere that restores your passion for literacy instructionNell and Terrie share how the summit was built with teachers in mind—prioritizing community, authenticity, and transformation over quantity. Whether you're a classroom teacher, administrator, or literacy advocate, this conversation will leave you rethinking what professional learning should feel like.Danielle Thompson Biohttps://www.thetransformativereadingteacher.com/contact-usTerrie Noland'shttps://terrienoland.com/about
Even alien observers might reach a point where they give up. original text: THE WATCHERS By ROGER DEE It had taken him ten years to find them—to even convince himself that they existed. Now Manson was ready to kill! [Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Planet Stories September 1951. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] He left his gyro on the dark lawn and circled the villa, carefully avoiding the wash of light from open windows. The blast gun lay snug and cold in his hand, and his thought ran bleakly: Here am I, Peter Manson, pacifist, idealist, reformer, preacher in print of tolerance and amity—about to kidnap a man whom I shall almost certainly kill before morning. Tomorrow the telecast would list his madness with other insanities: sex murders, suicides, political drumbeatings for the coming holocaust of the inevitable Fourth War.... War. "They're going too far," he said, half aloud. "Their routine meddlings were bad enough, but another war now might mean the end of everything." He found the alien who called himself Leonard Havlik in a bright, book-lined study, packing a miscellany of papers into a brief case that bore his name in gold lettering. A secretary was helping, a slim girl with crisp, copper-colored hair and clear green eyes. Manson waited, tense with unaccustomed strain. Somewhere a bird trilled sleepily, and the night-wind, fragrant with the smell of trampled clover, blew cool against his damp face. Irrelevantly, the scene inside reminded him of his own quiet study where he had labored for ten years over the scant gleanings of his search. In that time he had written four books, fighting with a reformer's apostolic zeal to open the eyes of men to their own possibilities, and he had failed. He had not awakened his kind, but he had found the Watchers. The failure was not his fault. It was Theirs.... The girl left the room. Manson straightened at his window, bringing up the blast gun. "Come out, Havlik," he ordered. "Quickly, or I'll blow you to dust where you stand—Watcher!" His quarry looked up, startled—a small, dark man with a thin, tired face and sparse gray hair, a perfect replica of the million ordinary businessmen his camouflage of humanity aped. Manson snicked off the safety catch of his weapon, and Havlik came through the window quickly, without protest. Manson prodded him into the gyro and manacled his wrists together. "We Earthmen have a time-tested proverb," Manson said, "to the effect that you can't fool all the people all the time. I've spent ten years searching for you, Havlik—and here I am." He set the autopilot for his cabin on Green River, holding his blast gun warily, and sent the gyro slanting upward into the night. Havlik smiled faintly, dark eyes gleaming in the light of the instrument panel. "Laugh while you can," Manson said grimly. "I've learned something of you Watchers already. I'll know more by morning." "Force was unnecessary," Havlik said unexpectedly. "I would have given you information willingly, since our mission here is ended. The Kha Niish, who are our masters, have ordered us to leave Earth. Tonight." Manson stared, the alien's assurance fanning his anger. "You're lying—you Watchers have mingled with us for centuries, using our own ignorance to set us against each other. You've kept us in perpetual confusion, deafening us with our own bickering while you tightened your hold on us. Now you're fomenting a Fourth War that may wipe us out completely, to save yourselves the trouble of liquidating us directly. You'd never go now, with success almost in your hands." "Perhaps you mistake our intention," Havlik said. "How do you know you're right?" "Because men of themselves would not do the brutal, idiotic things that fill the telecasts every day," Manson said. "We are a gregarious people, craving affection—why should we lie and steal and murder each other by the millions? Man is a rational animal, yet he does not behave in a rational manner. By simple induction, the basic cause of his social idiocy stems from outside himself. Someone, or Something, is setting us against each other. I suspected as much ten years ago, and tonight I have proved it." Havlik shrugged. "You've wasted your time. We leave Earth tonight." Manson laughed shortly. "You're not going anywhere, my friend. I need you for information." "What else would you know? Our reason for quitting Earth?" "You're not leaving at all," Manson said, nettled. "You may have planned a routine jump to your base on Pluto, but you're not giving up a juicy plum like Earth. Not after all these years!" He peered through the gyro's side glass searching for the white peak of Green Mountain to check his position. The skyglow of Denver shimmered in the east, but the peak was lost in darkness. "You misunderstand our motive," the alien said. "But you're quite right about our base on Pluto. Induction again?" "On a different level, yes," Manson said. "Pluto is a solar anomaly—a small, heavy planet where there should be nothing but a larger and lighter world. Pluto was never born to Sol—it's an alien planet, brought in from Outside by you Watchers." A red light winked on the control panel, and the gyro swerved fractionally. A fiery streak of crimson rocket exhaust flared ahead and vanished, explaining the deviation. "Seattle-Miami express," Manson muttered. Then the unnatural angle of the exhaust-trail registered, troubling him. "But it shouldn't cross my course—and it should be going up, not down!" "Your crusade is based on a false premise," Havlik said. "We came to Earth less than fifty years ago, not to destroy humanity but to guide it. The Kha Niish sent us as missionaries, to sow the seed of Their benign culture among men as we have sowed it among a thousand other infant races born into Their galaxy." The gyro tilted, spiraling down for a landing. A farmhouse, lighted windows cheerful against the dark countryside, rose to meet it. Beside the house, standing on end like a giant cartridge case, Manson saw a sleek, shining bulk—a ship. He raised incredulous eyes to meet the alien's dark stare. Comprehension stunned him. "You fiend," he breathed. "You've tricked me somehow—you've played cat-and-mouse with me from the first!" He remembered the gun in his hand and swung it up. "Let your weapon drop," Havlik said. "You set the autopilot at my direction. This is our evacuation point." The gun slid from Manson's fingers. He tried to retrieve it from the floor and cried out, startled, when his body refused to obey. The alien removed his manacles. "You will be free again as soon as we lift." "Lies," Manson grated. He fought to break the stasis that held him, veins knotting in his forehead with the effort. "I might have known!" The gyro landed gently, a hundred yards from the cylinder. Figures swarmed about the great ship, pouring up a wide ramp in orderly embarkation. The girl Manson had seen at the villa came running toward the gyro, copper hair blowing in the night-wind. "You were almost late," she called to Havlik. "We're ready to—" She caught sight of the Earthman and broke off. In the dark depth of her eyes Manson saw understanding and a great pity, and for the first time it came to him that Havlik had not lied. Aliens they might be, but not destroyers—in this girl burned the same ideals, the same transcendent zeal that drove him. She was as human, basically, as he. The same will to raise up the helpless is in us both, he thought. The compulsion to carry the saving light of reason to those in darkness.... "Wait," he begged. "Your master wouldn't have ordered you away if Earth needed you—and if men can work out their own salvation, then they don't need me, either! Take me with you out there—let me help you, let me see the Outside galaxy of the Kha Niish for myself!" He spoke to Havlik, but his eyes clung to the girl as to a magnet. She met his gaze fully, the compassion in her own eyes deeper than grief. Havlik shook his head. "Your sanity would not bear the presence of the Kha Niish, nor of the other races Outside. You are drawn to this girl as to another of your own kind—but do you suppose that the Kha Niish would shape her in Their image? She is like the rest of us, an android creature, refashioned by the Masters to suit the environment of each new world we visit." The last of the swarming figures vanished into the great cylinder. A muted gong-sound thrummed through the night. A voice called, urgently. "The Kha Niish did not order us away because men are solving their own problems," the alien said. "We leave you to destroy yourselves, as you will, because man is one of the rare failures of the Galactic Urge. You are a race of incorrigibles." Later Manson sat woodenly in his gyro, waiting for volition to return, the scent of scorched earth and ozone and trampled clover strong in his nostrils. We Earthmen have another inerrant old saw, he thought bitterly. An excruciatingly funny one dealing with silk purses and sows' ears.... For a long time he sat quietly, straining his eyes to follow the last faint rocket-streak that arced upward against the stars. Then the stasis that held him fell away, and he reached for the blast gun that lay under his feet.
Send us a textIn this grand finale session from the Big Sky Literacy Summit 2025, Trina and Doug share powerful insights into comprehension, literacy instruction, and language development for all learners.We also explore Story Champs, a family of instructional and intervention tools designed to build narrative language skills across ages and support needs. The commercially available Story Champs Multitiered Intervention Program is widely used, with extensions for children who need higher levels of support, including those with significant disabilities.Watch Story Champs in Action:Large Group (5 minutes): Watch hereLarge Group – Full Lesson (Preschool): Watch hereSmall Group – Full Lesson (Preschool): Watch here and Watch hereResearch & Resources:https://dg3twjree6wo1.cloudfront.net/LDwordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/05114541/DYMOND-Research-Synthesis-2025V2.pdfPEARL Research Overview2025 Research Synthesis PDF
Some students can't read “cat” yet—but can explain the moral of a story better than anyone. So how do we support comprehension before decoding clicks? In this episode, we're exploring how to nurture deep thinking while building foundational reading skills.In this episode, we'll talk about:Why decoding and comprehension must grow side-by-side.How to use read alouds and class discussions to build thinking skills.What kinds of questions spark comprehension—even with simple texts.Using podcasts and morphology to boost meaning-making early on.Show LinksDecodable TextsComprehension QuestionsTrainings- Morphology / Read Aloud MagicJoin Malia on Instagram.Become a Science of Reading Formula member!Rate, Review, and FollowIf you loved this episode, please take a minute to rate and review my show! That helps the podcast world know that this show is worth sharing with other educators just like you.Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review". Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!While you're there, be sure to follow the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and I don't want you to miss out!
You got seven minutes? Nicole is coming in fast and hot with a game-changing strategy to help you level up fast AF. Take off your pants and buckle up b*tches, it's about to get bumpy… Today's episode is about to blow your MF mind when it comes to getting really great results from ANY program you buy. No cat needs a bath excuses, it's only seven minutes. Success doesn't take time, only intention. That is exactly how Nicole grew her empire to seven figures in her first year.Being a lifelong learner isn't the same as implementing and taking MF action. That's why we're showing you how to move out of memorization and regurgitation and into that needle moving comprehension and retention... Whether you are just getting started or you are ready to slay six-figure months, Nicole's unique approach to entrepreneurship will get you to where you want to go…Then, get your hooves on the five-algorithm hacking pieces of content to content that connects with your Unicorns fast AF!
By Chuck Smith - Are we ashamed of the testimony of our Lord? When Paul tried to explain his interaction with Jesus Christ on the road to Damascus, the people thought he was crazy.
Sam Arbesman, complexity scientist, author of "The Magic of Code," and scientist in residence at Lux Capital, joins me for a wide-ranging exploration of how we navigate an increasingly complex world that often exceeds human comprehension. We dive into the oral traditions that preserve crucial scientific knowledge, why cognitive diversity trumps demographic diversity, the forgotten innovations hiding in technological history, and Sam's vision for "Maxis 2.0". This conversation had everything—from science fiction's cultural impact to the philosophy of intellectual humility. Sam and I discovered we're remarkably simpatico on how to think about complex systems, the importance of historical context, and why saying "I don't know" is the foundation of genuine learning. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For the full transcript, episode takeaways, and bucketloads of other goodies designed to make you go, “Hmm, that's interesting!”, check out our Substack. Important Links: Personal Website Book Page: The Magic of Code Sam's X Profile Show Notes: Sam's Sci-fi Origins The Oral Tradition in Science and Technology Cultivating the Unexpected Open-Endedness and Large Language Models “All Models Are Wrong, but Some Are Useful” Culture's Role in Shaping Everything Patching Bugs in HumanOS Tech History and Forgotten Innovations A Tech Archaeology Fellowship Humility and Knowledge Learning Via Negativa The Complexity of Our World Sam's Current Obsessions in Science and Gaming Sam As Emperor of the World Books Mentioned: Dune; by Frank Herbert Foundation trilogy; by Isaac Asimov Overcomplicated: Technology at the Limits of Comprehension; by Sam Arbesman The Half-Life of Facts; by Sam Arbesman When We Cease to Understand the World; by Benjamín Labatut White Mirror; by Tinkered Thinking Nonzero; by Robert Wright The Evolution of God; by Robert Wright God and Golem, Inc.; by Norbert Wiener The Road; by Cormac McCarthy The Guide for the Perplexed; by Moses Maimonides The Story of Civilization; by Will and Ariel Durant Mistakes Were Made, and Yes, by Me; by Jim O'Shaughnessy
Send us a textPlanning for acquisition isn't about perfection—it's about intention. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Diane Neubauer and Dr. Reed Riggs for one of the most meaningful conversations I've ever had about lesson planning in the world language classroom.We explore what it means to plan with purpose—centering curiosity, communication, and student connection instead of rigid structures or vocabulary lists.✨ Key takeaways:Why essential questions can guide your unit better than word banksHow to stay flexible with language goals (because students don't always know what we think they know)The power of interpretive communication—why listening and reading matter just as much (or more!) than speakingHow routines and student responses can lead the wayWhy language is the vehicle, not the destinationWhether you're new to acquisition-driven instruction or looking to refine your approach, this episode will inspire and ground your planning process.
Ayya Karunika explains how to cultivate Satisampajanna and also discuss what gives rise to ignorance. Explains about wise attention (Yonisomanasikara). Talk given on 26 September 2024. Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the Abbot at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. Ayya Karunika started her monastic life in 2010 and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades. Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades. She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka. Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube
In this special Essentials episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert pulls from past episodes to distill reading comprehension insights from experts Hugh Catts, Ph.D.; Sharon Vaughn, Ph.D.; and Reid Smith, Ph.D. Listeners will walk away from this episode with a foundational introduction to the complexities of reading comprehension, and gain an understanding of topics such as reframing comprehension as an outcome rather than a skill, choosing the right texts and asking the right questions, cultivating long term memory and knowledge recall, and understanding the real purpose of reading. Show notes: Access the listening guide—and other free, high-quality resources—at our brand new professional learning page: http://amplify.com/science-of-reading/professional-learning Join our community Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/scienceofreadingQuotes:“This Essentials episode does not answer everything about comprehension. All we're doing here is building a foundation, understanding that comprehension isn't a skill, it's complex.” —Susan Lambert“ For the most part, if we're paying attention, if we can read words efficiently and know what they mean and have background knowledge, it yields comprehension.” —Sharon Vaughn“ Some people say that the purpose of reading is comprehension. It's not the purpose of reading. The purpose of reading is whatever you're comprehending for.” —Hugh Catts “[There's] a strong literature base that tells us that one of the differences between poor readers and strong readers is their ability to notice when there are inconsistencies in the text, and have strategies that they can employ to resolve those inconsistencies.” —Reid SmithEpisode Timestamps*01:00 What are “Science of Reading: Essentials” episodes02:00 Introduction to comprehension05:00 Defining comprehension07:00 Reading comprehension as an outcome09:00 The purpose of reading with Hugh Catts11:00 Comprehension vs foundational reading skills17:00 The importance of text and asking the right questions with Sharon Vaughn20:00 Discussion on leveled reading26:00 Background knowledge with Reid Smith28:00 Long term memory and knowledge recall31:00 Final thoughts, tips, & encouragement34:00 Key takeaways from Susan36:00 Season 10 preview39:00 Coming up next: Tim Shanahan*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute
On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel starts the show talking about the misattributions of blame for Epstein's death. He also talks with a caller he cannot understand for a wild amount of time. Lionel later discusses people that are DUI proof, like the caller from the first hour. He moves on to talk to people about taking drugs, Bitcoin and catch basins. Lionel starts the third hour talking about the complexities and rarity of schizophrenia. He moves on to discuss comedy, General Custard and more. Lionel wraps up the show talking about the weird ASMR on YouTube, Bob Ross and who Carly Simon was talking about in You're So Vain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump will visit central Texas on Friday to show support for the community after devastating floods claimed over 100 lives and more than 170 are still missing. His administration now faces the dual challenge of supporting the grieving families while advancing urgently needed reforms to the area's disaster response protocols. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss the President's role in visiting flood-ravaged Texas, the latest developments on trade negotiations, renewed military aid to Ukraine, and ongoing scrutiny concerning the Epstein files. The flooding in Texas serves as a stark reminder of the vast number of people required to respond to an emergency and the various roles played by police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and even game wardens during a crisis. Retired Staff Sergeant and FOX News contributor Joey Jones joins the Rundown to emphasize the challenging and often overlooked jobs of America's first responders and the sacrifices they make. Jones also discusses his new book, 'Behind the Badge.' Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary by a former investment banker and author of 'You Will Own Nothing,' Carol Roth. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textA brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded studio of their new favorite show in this nerve-shredding possession horror from the world's most dangerous podcast. On Episode 676 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss Bring Her Back, the latest film from directors Danny and Michael Philippou! We also talk about famous immigrant stories, the chat AI bot that will help you make bad decisions, and feel bad cinema. So grab all the violent kitchen utensils, hide them from crazy demon possessed children, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Squid Game, South Korean exports, reality based properties, The Devil Doll, Jack the Ripper, Day of the Animals, Leslie Nielsen vs. A Bear, Escape from New York, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Universal Soldier, Cool World, People From Space, Heavy Metal, Nick Adams, Monsterzero, Die Monster Die, Logan's Run, The Twilight Zone, Love Connection, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Amazing Stories, Jordan Peele, The Munsters, Pet Sematary, Joe Schuster, MechaHitler, Gronk 8.7, Coney Island, hanging out in real life, Blade Runner, The Blarney Stone, Faux or Pho, Superman, Kryptown, Inside of You, Michael Rosenbaum, Bring Her Back, Talk To Me, Michael and Danny Philippou, Sally Hawkins, psychological horror, putting children in peril, Dale Earnhardt Must Die, Sophie Wilde, Mindhunters, Children of the Corn, Damien 666, When Evil Lurks, Demian Rugna, Terrified, grapefruit, Misery, Daddy's Junkpile, Blind Melon Chitlin, Slaughterhouse-Five, The Shrouds, Big Daddy Crones, The Shrouds, Y2K, Fred Durst, Nosferatu, Red Rooms, The Wicker Man, Dead Mail, Mellotron, Sinners, The Moor, Hitman #34, Innerspace, the body exchange program, and Feel Bad Cinema.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show
In this rewind episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, we revisit a Season 1 conversation between host Susan Lambert and Anne Lucas, former curriculum director and current Associate Vice President of Product, Literacy Suite Initiatives & Supplementals at Amplify on the complexities of reading comprehension.Together they dive into the complex nature of comprehension and why it's so difficult to teach. Show notes:Access free, high-quality resources at our brand new, companion professional learning page: http://amplify.com/science-of-reading/professional-learning Resources:Read: Understanding and Teaching Reading Comprehension by Jane OakhillRead: The missing link in comprehension white paperListen: Science of Reading Essentials: WritingJoin our community Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/scienceofreadingConnect with Susan Lambert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lambert-edd-b1512761/Find our more information – and register – for our Science of Reading Summer Learning Series: https://amplify.com/sorsummerlearning Quotes:“We often think about comprehension as a product, or something that happens after kids read, but … the ability for a student to build a model or a network of ideas or a picture in their mind happens while they're reading.” —Anne Lucas“You know, you don't have to completely change your curriculum; you don't have to completely change the way you're teaching.” —Anne Lucas“Comprehension is making sense and meaning while you read, so you have the ability to discuss, analyze, and form an opinion about something after you read it.” —Anne LucasEpisode timestamps*03:00 Introduction: Who is Anne Lucas?07:00 Defining comprehension09:00 The missing link in comprehension10:00 Comprehension micro skills vs decoding14:00 End goal vs. process16:00 Current research18:00 Significance of “small” words20:00 Targeting micro skills in the classroom22:00 Comprehension skills vs strategies27:00 Teacher response to learning about micro skills29:00 Background knowledge31:00 Final takeaways on comprehension*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about learning styles and gives some tips for "learning better" and getting more out of continuing education opportunities. The first step to getting more out of educational opportunities is to know your learning style. There are three main styles: visual, kinesthetic (hands-on), and auditory. Most tradespeople will probably fall into the kinesthetic category, but not everybody is; you need to figure out if you're most comfortable working with your hands, listening to podcasts, watching videos, or reading. It's also a good idea to try the practical knowledge first and then study the theory. Most people can learn via all of these media, though, and preferences in learning styles aren't excuses not to seek knowledge via the other pathways. Some people also do better with different instructional styles. Instructors can be more or less structured and outgoing, and you may have a preference. Find instructors who explain concepts and conduct their classes or seminars in ways that you understand best. Teaching is also a great way to get a better understanding of a concept, as is incorporating hands-on opportunities and quizzes when you read, watch videos, or listen to podcasts. When you can teach and be taught in non-judgmental environments, you can get a lot more out of the learning experience. Comprehension comes before retention, so memorization is usually not going to be too helpful for HVAC education. Understanding should be the main focus, not memorizing facts or test answers, and that includes challenging your assumptions and finding hard problems to solve. You can also discover HVAC/R concepts in unexpected places, including scientific or lifestyle YouTube channels and podcasts. Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert welcomes back researcher and author Daniel Willingham, Ph.D., to discuss reading comprehension. With only so much instruction time in the day and research supporting both comprehension strategies and knowledge building, it can be tough to know what to prioritize in the classroom. Daniel holds nothing back in outlining exactly where educators should focus their time. Together, he and Susan explore the limitations of comprehension strategies, the place for critical thinking skills in relationship to knowledge, and recognizing when messaging around knowledge has gone too far.Show notes:Access free, high-quality resources at our brand new companion professional learning page: http://amplify.com/science-of-reading/professional-learning Resources:Read: Developing Curriculum for Deep Thinking: The Knowledge Revival, multiple authorsRead: Raising Kids Who Read, Daniel WillinghamRead: The Reading Mind, Daniel WillinghamListen: The basic science in reading instruction, with Daniel WillinghamListen: Background knowledge, with Susan Neuman Listen: Research, comprehension, and content-rich literacy instruction: Sonia CabellJoin our community Facebook groupConnect with Susan LambertQuotes:“Your brain is really good at only bringing out the information from long-term memory that is relevant for the context. All of that's happening outside of awareness.” —Daniel Willingham, Ph.D.“When reading is really humming, when it's really working well, it's like visual perception. You're just enjoying the view and you're oblivious to all of the cognitive machinery in the background that's letting you see.” —Daniel Willingham, Ph.D.“Expecting that knowledge-rich curriculum is going to solve all problems… that's [not] what a reading program is. No, a reading program is multifaceted and needs to have lots of components.” —Daniel Willingham, Ph.D.“Knowledge accrues slowly and it's going to take a while. You need to be patient.” —Daniel Willingham, Ph.D.Episode timestamps*2:00 Introduction: Who is Daniel Willingham?05:00 Knowledge and reading comprehension08:00 What it takes to be comfortable reading10:00 Academic or disciplinary knowledge11:00 Comprehension strategies20:00 Applications of knowledge that can be difficult to appreciate25:00 Inferences can be automatic26:00 Taking the “knowledge is important” message too far31:00 Critical thinking and knowledge building32:00 How to decide what knowledge is important to teach36:00 Book: Developing Curriculum for Deep Thinking39:00 Final thoughts and advice*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute
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