Podcasts about reading instruction

Building Lifelong Readers: How Families and Schools Can Instill the Joy of ReadingReading is not a natural ability—it must be intentionally taught, cultivated, and modeled. In this episode, host Davies Owens is joined by educator and reading specialist Dorrie McKoy—who also happens to be his sister—to explore why so many children struggle with reading today and how classical Christian schools and families can work together to reverse this trend.Dorrie unpacks the science behind how children learn to read, discusses the “reading wars” between phonics-based and whole-language methods, and shares practical tips for parents at any stage—from toddlers to teens. Whether it's how to evaluate your school's curriculum, how to build a home library filled with true, good, and beautiful books, or how to avoid the pitfalls of graphic novels and screen-based reading, this episode offers timeless strategies to raise strong, thoughtful, and joyful readers.

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Join us as we talk with Lindsay Kemeny, a parent, elementary school teacher, and author of, 7 Mighty Moves. In this inspiring and eye-opening discussion, Kemeny shares her journey into science-based reading after her son was diagnosed with dyslexia and depression. Kemeny will discuss the key changes she made in her classroom after taking a deep dive into effective literacy instruction. As this conversation explores the intricacies of effective reading instruction supported by comprehensive research, Kemeny shares evidence-based “moves” that will give you a road map to elevate your teaching practices. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, this conversation will help you build confidence in your reading instruction. We'll explore:Research-backed methodologies for effective reading instructionPractical, evidence-based teaching movesWays to develop confidence in reading instruction

Episode 223 Antonio Fierro and Gabi Bell Jimenez break down the essentials of teaching English learners—covering the simple view of reading, oracy, and literacy instruction. English learners thrive when we amplify language, not simplify it. They explore how to build language like Legos—piece by piece—so students can truly master it. Key Takeaways: ✅ Embed language development into reading instruction ✅ Use images and real-world connections to deepen understanding ✅ Keep content rigorous while supporting language growth Listen in for practical strategies to help your English learners (and ALL learners) succeed!ResourcesStrategic Use of Visuals by Antonio Fierro and Gabi Bell JimenezNational Literacy Panel on Language-Minority Children and Youth  We answer your questions about teaching reading in The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night.Grab free resources and episode alerts! Sign up for our email list at literacypodcast.com.Join our community on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.

This podcast explores the relationship between phonics teaching and morphology instruction. Some authorities suggest that morphology should replace phonics, while others see it as a supplement to phonics that should be delayed until decoding is well in hand.

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The really big point is this: It's the semantic connections that are most important, not orthographic, graphemic, or phonemic connections. When you encounter the words ‘elephant' you don't connect with short /e/ words. You don't activate words containing the /ant/ letter pattern or words with silent ‘ph' blends. You connect with elephant things, regardless of the letter sounds or patterns.Just hearing the word ‘elephant' brought some of the elephant things in your elephant schemata to consciousness. Meaning that, if elephant were followed by the words sock, trunk, swallow, you'd be able to identify the word ‘trunk' microseconds faster than the other non-related words (Higgins, Rholes, & Jones,1977). This is called priming. Priming looks at how something that comes before primes or impacts what follows. The very word ‘elephant' primed the pump so that I would be able to identify elephant words quicker and more efficiently. We'll be looking at some of these research studies below.

The really big point is this: It's the semantic connections that are most important, not orthographic, graphemic, or phonemic connections. When you encounter the words ‘elephant' you don't connect with short /e/ words. You don't activate words containing the /ant/ letter pattern or words with silent ‘ph' blends. You connect with elephant things, regardless of the letter sounds or patterns.Just hearing the word ‘elephant' brought some of the elephant things in your elephant schemata to consciousness. Meaning that, if elephant were followed by the words sock, trunk, swallow, you'd be able to identify the word ‘trunk' microseconds faster than the other non-related words (Higgins, Rholes, & Jones,1977). This is called priming. Priming looks at how something that comes before primes or impacts what follows. The very word ‘elephant' primed the pump so that I would be able to identify elephant words quicker and more efficiently. We'll be looking at some of these research studies below.

​​Hello Leading Literacy friends!  As you know, Institutes of High Ed. play an important role in making the instructional shift from balanced to structured literacy with educators.  On today's episode, we talk with Nancy Walker and Shana Matamala from LaFetra College of Education at the University of La Verne, the only A-rated teacher education program for literacy in the state.  This conversation is so important, and we know you'll find it interesting to see how ULV made the switch from balanced to structured literacy within their own ranks to help teachers be better prepared in the field.  Enjoy this golden episode!

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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Curriculum organisers are powerful tools for implementing effective retrieval practice in the classroom. These simple three-page documents provide clarity for teachers about what to teach while helping students understand exactly what they need to focus on during retrieval and review activities.• Originated from Joe Kirby's "knowledge organisers" at the Michaela School in London• Provide clarity for teachers on what content to cover without dictating teaching methods• Include student-friendly vocabulary definitions, key understandings, and questions with answers• Connect to assessment through achievement standards and language functions• Help break down instruction into manageable parts following Rosenshine's principles• Enable teachers to evaluate what students already know to make connections to new learning• Support students' cognitive load by organising content clearly• Can be used to scaffold language development for all students, especially EAL learners• Include simple rubrics with A-E performance descriptors as success criteriaCreating curriculum organisers for each unit will help you deliver concise, strong, targeted teaching right from the start. While implementing evidence-based practices has its complexities, understanding what students need helps us engineer success for them and for ourselves. For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprimaryteacher #thestructuredliteracypodcast #phoneme #grapheme #phonics #syntheticphonics

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Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching.  In this episode, Jacob and Pam discuss Reading Instruction, “Should teachers focus on skills or comprehension in their lessons?” Jacob explains how teachers through the […] The post #226 Skill vs Comprehension Reading Instruction appeared first on Craft & Draft.

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On this episode Leading Literacy, we welcome Tami Wilson, Director of Development and Training at the Sacramento County Office of Education and lead of the California Dyslexia Initiative. Tami has been a driving force in California's shift from balanced to structured literacy instruction and a long-time literacy advocate and warrior. Tami is an incredible friend, colleague, and leader and we're so excited for this conversation around her dyslexia work and California's new Risk of Reading Difficulties Screener. So, sit back and enjoy. Below are the websites mentioned in this episode with Tami: CA Dyslexia Initiative Professional Learning UC|CSU Collaborative for Neurodiversity and Learning – in the future, these resources will also be housed on Arraya Learning.  

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In 1967, Ken Goodman published an article in Reading Research Quarterly with the title` Reading: A Psycholinguistic Guessing Game (Goodman, 1967). Here he applies Psycholinguistic Theory to the reading process. A pretty good article. I highly recommend reading it. However, two words have been pulled from the title ‘reading' and ‘guessing'. These two words have become a Rorschach inkblot test for those who would disagree with or who don't understand Dr. Goodman's ideas. All sorts of dark and scary images have been projected upon them. These Rorschach-ian projections have been used for the last 50 years to misrepresent whole language and to discredit the work of Ken Goodman.

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Far too often educators give up teaching the love of reading and writing during instruction.  They feel pressure from the curriculum developed due a need to perform on high stakes testing. In this episode, Jacob and Pam discuss how to help students develop a love for reading and writing while maintaining a high level of learning that will meet the rigorous requirements necessary for high stakes testing. Pam explains how she never shirks self selected reading and writing time.  She shares how she ties that time to her lessons.  Jacob remembers how he designed his lessons so the students would create their own learning goals and set a purpose for the reading and writing. Join Jacob and Pam as they talk about how to keep the joy in the reading and writing instruction and more! Part 2 can be found by clicking here and heading to the Craft & Draft podcast.

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Structured literacy is based on the idea that people learn complex things best by mastering each little part separately and then putting the parts together to create the whole. This is called part-to-whole instruction or Humpty-Dumptianism. Applied to reading, you would pull apart each of the eight strands of Scarborough's reading rope, then teach all the little subparts related to each of the eight strands (one little subpart at a time) until all the eight strands and their corresponding subparts were mastered. The theory is that at some point, children would be able to put all the subparts back together again and engage in the act of reading. It just makes good sense, yes?There are 26 letters used to make the 44 phonemes found in the English language. These 44 phonemes are represented by over 280 letter-sound combinations. You teach children how to “decode” by first teaching them how to put together all the 280 letter-sound combinations so they can apply them to all the words they will ever encounter. It just makes good sense, yes?

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! This episode discusses the nuanced role of AI in education, emphasizing that while it can enhance teaching, it should not replace the expertise of skilled educators. Listeners learn about cognitive biases impacting knowledge perception and practical strategies for using AI effectively in teacher planning. Key points • AI tools should support teachers, not replace them • The need for teacher expertise when using AI • Cognitive bias affects perceived knowledge from AI and online resources • Practical examples of using AI in curriculum planning • AI's role in contextualizing learning for students • Importance of professional development in effective AI use • Establishing boundaries for AI to enhance teaching outcomesWhile evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprimaryteacher #thestructuredliteracypodcast #phoneme #grapheme #phonics #syntheticphonics

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There is strong research that supports the idea of teaching students to recognize and use text structure to understand and remember the information from text. Accordingly, reading comprehension lessons often focus on teaching story structure and multiple expository text structures, too. But are those really always the best organizational plans to focus on. This podcast argues for some more content focused approaches.

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Much of the failure of American schools is due to the adherence to a flawed system of teaching students how to read. Homeschoolers often don‘t seem to have that problem, and there is a good reason why.Original article: The Nation's Reading Instruction Disaster

Welcome to Leading Literacy!  In this episode, we are thrilled to have a conversation with three incredible leaders from the Lancaster School District in Lancaster, California.  We partnered with Lancaster for three years on the $5 million dollar California State Literacy Development (CLSD) Grant.  We worked with four school sites who made the switch from balanced to structured literacy.  This district had every reason to give up and they did not!  If you're looking for change and inspiration to bring structured literacy to your district, this episode is a must-listen.  Learn the ins and outs of this work and be inspired by their story of triumph over adversity in reading instruction!   Click HERE to watch a highlight reel about the impact of the CLSD Grant with Lancaster's grant schools.

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! This week's episode is a little fun with a serious message. I will tell you about my most and least favourite F words, but don't worry; there won't be any swearing. Let's begin with a story.While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprimaryteacher #thestructuredliteracypodcast #phoneme #grapheme #phonics #syntheticphonics

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! We start each year with big plans and goals. In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, I'd like to share five practical ways to get closer and maybe even achieve the goals you have set for yourself. While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprimaryteacher #thestructuredliteracypodcast #phoneme #grapheme #phonics #syntheticphonics

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What is the Summer Series? A collection of listener favourites from Structured Literacy Podcast to get you prepared for 2025.Today's EpisodeIn this week's episode, we're going to talk about some of the mindsets and thinking we need to shift when it comes to making that move from a small group, guided reading situation to working with a more structured literacy block.While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprimaryteacher #thestructuredliteracypodcast #phoneme #grapheme #phonics #syntheticphonics

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What is the Summer SeriesA collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to help you prepare for 2025. Todays EpisodeYou may have heard the phrase "low variance" in relation to literacy instruction. Low variance refers to instruction that has the following features: Firstly, it usually has a scope and sequence or a clear outline of specific content that is to be taught. People know what they're going to teach, the order in which they're going to teach it, and the how.  Now, it's common for teachers to be told exactly when to teach particular concepts and skills, and in different subject areas, the level of specificity this needs to take is a little different. When it comes to things that have to be mastered before we move on, enabling teachers to make the decision about when to move on is a good thing, but perhaps we're going to keep things a little more consistent.While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprimaryteacher #thestructuredliteracypodcast #phoneme #grapheme #phonics #syntheticphonics

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What is the Summer SeriesA collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to help you prepare for 2025. Today's Episode.In today's episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, I interview fellow teacher Kirby about fluency and assisted reading in the classroom. Kirby shares insights on fluency practice in her classroom and talks about her journey towards understanding structured literacy. Listeners who have followed the previous two episodes can expect better to understand Dyad reading and fluency development lesson structures. What is the Research to the Classroom series?Hi there. Welcome to the Structured Literacy Podcast. It's Jocelyn here, and I am so pleased to welcome you this week because we have a brand new series for you. One of the things I remember so vividly is being in school as a teacher and then leader,   Really wanting to keep up with readings and research and just not having the bandwidth to do it.   So we've started a brand new series for you called Research to the Classroom. It's a series of three episodes on a topic.   The first episode is a discussion of a research paper.   The second episode shares some specific instructional routines or very practical applications of this research.   The third episode is a conversation with a real live teacher who is employing these practices in their classrooms and can share the good things and the tricky bits with you to help you shortcut success. While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. You can register interest in this personalized approach to professional knowledge building and skill development at JocelynSeamerEducation.com/leadingliteracy For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprimaryteacher #thestructuredliteracypodcast #phoneme #grapheme #phonics #syntheticphonics

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What is the Summer SeriesA collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to help you prepare for 2025.  This Week's Episode.This is the second episode in our current Research to the Classroom series about assisted reading. What is the Research to the Classroom series? The Research to the Classroom series is made up of three episodes. The first episode is a discussion of a research paper.   The second episode shares some specific instructional routines.  The third episode is a conversation with a real life teacher who is employing these practices in their classrooms and can share the good things and the tricky bits with you to help you shortcut success. While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprimaryteacher #thestructuredliteracypodcast #phoneme #grapheme #phonics #syntheticphonics

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What is the Summer SeriesA collection of listener favourites from Structured Literacy Podcast to help you prepare for 2025.  Today's Episode.This week, we are discussing dyad reading or assisted reading. The paper I'm sharing is The Effects of Dyad Reading and Text Difficulty on Third Grader's Reading Achievement. It was published in  2017 by Lisa Brown, Kathleen Moore, Bradley Wilcox, and Tyson Barrett.   And they're from the Utah State University.   The journal that was published was the Journal of Educational Research.   The main focus of this study was to, in the author's words, replicate previous research about dyad reading. What is the Research to the Classroom series?Hi there. Welcome to the Structured Literacy Podcast. It's Jocelyn here, and I am so pleased to welcome you this week because we have a brand new series for you. One of the things I remember so vividly is being in school as a teacher and then leader,   Really wanting to keep up with readings and research and just not having the bandwidth to do it.   So we've started a brand new series for you called Research to the Classroom. It's a series of three episodes on a topic.   The first episode is a discussion of a research paper.   The second episode shares some specific instructional routines or very practical applications of this research.   The third episode is a conversation with a real live teacher who is employing these practices in their classrooms and can share the good things and the tricky bits with you to help you shortcut success. While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprimaryteacher #thestructuredliteracypodcast #phoneme #grapheme #phonics #syntheticphonics

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What is the Summer SeriesA collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to help you prepare for 2025. Todays EpisodeEver wondered why some schools are celebrating massive advancements in literacy while others are scrambling to keep up? Join us as we unpack the transformative mandates in Victoria and Tasmania that are revolutionizing literacy education. While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprimaryteacher #thestructuredliteracypodcast #phoneme #grapheme #phonics #syntheticphonics

Janine Walker-Caffrey: EPS Learning - Providing Effective Reading Instruction. This is episode 723 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Janine Walker-Caffrey, the chief academic officer at EPS Learning, is a career educator who has been a teacher (special education, English as a second language, physics), school founder, principal and superintendent. She is also the author of two parenting books inspired by her own two children. Our focus today is reading instruction with EPS Learning. So much to learn. Great conversation! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Connect & Learn More: https://www.epslearning.com janine.walker-caffrey@epslearning.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinecaffrey/ Length - 43:50

Research continues to accumulate indicating that digital text is not comprehended as well as paper text, and some studies suggest that the use of digital texts with kids may stunt their comprehension ability. This podcast explores those studies and draws a surprising conclusion.

J. F. Shields High School College & Career Fair Day Nov. 6 2024   J.F. Shields High School is located in Beatrice, Alabama (Monroe County). We serve grades K4-12 with approximately 270 students. We are a 1-A provider of public education. Welcome to J. F. Shields The J. F. Shield's faculty and staff are fully committed to engaging its students in quality educational opportunities, encouraging academic excellence, in a safe and orderly environment, resulting in successful lifelong learners, workers, and citizens to be able to succeed in our changing society.    J.F. Shields High School is located in Beatrice, Alabama (Monroe County). We serve grades K4-12 with approximately 270 students.   We are a 1-A provider of public education.   Currently our academic program is structured on a nine weeks grading period; over four quarters.  Students in Grades K4-4 are in a Self-Contained class setting, whereas Grades 5 and 6 are Departmentalized receiving Math and Science instruction; Language Arts and Reading Instruction. Students in Grades 7-12 are on seven classes per period day, each nine weeks. A minimum of 21 credits is required for graduating Seniors. Our school takes a family approach to learning. By applying this model, our school strives to promote academic excellence. This can be seen in our classrooms, in our sports teams, and with our various school clubs.  It's great to be a J. F. Shields Panther!   J.F. Shields High School 17688 Highway 21 North Beatrice, AL 36425 (251) 789-2168  School Phone (251) 789-2168  Student Absence (251) 789-2715  SChool Fax

What if small group reading instruction is the missing puzzle piece in your classroom strategy? Join us as we sit down with the passionate and insightful Emily Castelli, a dedicated second-grade teacher from West Virginia, who will forever change the way you think about the science of reading. Emily unpacks common misconceptions and highlights the enduring importance of small group interventions, even as the educational landscape shifts towards structured literacy approaches. Her recommendations offer educators practical tools to ensure their teaching methods are research-based and effective.Our conversation with Emily is a highlight of passion and expertise that promises to inspire educators everywhere. We delve into how small group strategies can seamlessly integrate into a multi-tiered system of support, enhancing tier one education for all students. As we wrap up, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Emily and invite our listeners to continue the conversation with us on social media. Your feedback, topic suggestions, and guest nominations are what fuel our community. Subscribe, leave us a review, and let's continue to explore the transformative world of education together.Read Curriculum Associates' blog: CurriculumAssociates.com/blogFollow us on Twitter: @CurriculumAssocFollow us on Instagram: @MyiReadyHave feedback, questions, or want to be a guest? Email ExtraordinaryEducators@cainc.com to connect with us!

Hey there, educator friends!  On this episode of Leading Literacy, we can't wait for you to get to know Dr. Jasmine Rogers.  Dr. Rogers is from the Washington D.C. area where she is professor at American University and supports teachers at the  D.C. Reading Clinic.  If that's not enough, she also co-authored the NAACP Discussion Guide for “The Right to Read” documentary.  Learn how Dr. Rogers is committed to sharing her knowledge about Black language and how she “can't stop, won't stop.”  Enjoy! Click HERE to access the resources Dr. Rogers references in this episode.  

Send us a textThe One About…Using Questioning and Strategy Instruction to Support Upper Elementary Students with Marianne Rice, Kay Wijekumar, and Kacee Lambright “Making inferences is essential to comprehending text. Teachers can ask inferential questions, model their thinking, and teach specific strategies to support upper elementary students in making inferences while reading.” Website: https://www.literacy.io/ Article:Promoting Inference Generation: Using Questioning and Strategy Instruction to Support Upper Elementary StudentsMarianne Rice, Kay Wijekumar, Kacee Lambright, and Ashley StackThe Reading Teacher, July 2024https://ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/trtr.2353 Check out our other episode with Marianne and Kacee!EP.69-Text Structure and Inference Skills: The Latest Instructional Research!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-69-text-structure-and-inference-skills-the/id1614519794?i=1000651502855  “What's the Main Idea?”: Using Text Structure to Build Comprehensionhttps://ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/trtr.2016 “Inference skills for reading: A meta-analysis of instructional practices.”https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-63383-001 Kay WijekumarHouston Endowed Chair (Teaching, Learning and Culture)Texas A&M UniversityEmail: k_wijekumar@tamu.edu  Marianne Rice is an Assistant Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She was an elementary teacher and reading specialist for over 10 years before earning her PhD at Texas A&M University.Email:mrice44@utk.eduKacee Lambright:Research Specialist IIITEACHING, LEARNING & CULTURETexas A&M UniversityEmail: kacee331@tamu.edu Please Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQAdvertise with us:https://theliteracyview.com/contact/Join our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/g/msdoTSwSiQvbtUW9/?mibextid=qtnXGeEmail us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comFaith Borkowsky's books: "If Only I Would Have Known..." (3-in-1 Edition): What I wish the Pediatrician, the Preschool Teacher, and the Librarian would have told me about Language, Literacy, and Dyslexiahttps://a.co/d/6wTSSGv Failing Students or Failing Schools?: A Parent's Guide to Reading Instruction and Interventionhttps://a.co/d/aR6cPhR   Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Usually reading seatwork is work aimed at keeping kids busy rather than teaching them. This podcast suggests some ways to make seatwork a plus rather than a minus when it comes to reading achievement.

Send us a text Please Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQAdvertise with us:https://theliteracyview.com/contact/Join our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/g/msdoTSwSiQvbtUW9/?mibextid=qtnXGeEmail us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comThe One About…Report Cards: Parents are in the Dark“When parents are in the know, they take action.” – Sonya Thomas Time Magazine:https://time.com/6308834/american-parents-how-their-kids-doing-in-school/ Nashville Propel:Article talks about a white paper released by Nashville Propel in June: Because of positive report cards, 78% of the Nashville parents surveyed believe their kids are reading at grade level. Meanwhile, data reveals that only 28.5% of students across MNPS—and only 19.6% of Black students—are. (MNPS stands for Metro Nashville Public Schools.)https://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/columnists/2024/06/03/nashville-public-schools-literacy-crisis-affects-black-parents/73925657007/ Faith Borkowsky's books: "If Only I Would Have Known..." (3-in-1 Edition): What I wish the Pediatrician, the Preschool Teacher, and the Librarian would have told me about Language, Literacy, and Dyslexiahttps://a.co/d/6wTSSGv Failing Students or Failing Schools?: A Parent's Guide to Reading Instruction and Interventionhttps://a.co/d/aR6cPhR Special Guest, Dr. Irene DariaWebsite:www.StepstoReading.com Book:I Didn't Believe Himhttps://a.co/d/6tX7qLB Irene Daria on X: @StepstoReading Support the Show.The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Irene Daria, a developmental psychologist and author who shares her transformative journey from journalism to becoming a fierce advocate for phonics-based education. Through her latest book, "I Didn't Believe Him," Dr. Daria sheds light on the shortcomings of current reading instruction methods and the emotional toll it takes on children and their families. Learn how her son's struggles with reading led her to uncover the critical flaws in the "balanced literacy" approach, and why systematic phonics instruction is essential for helping millions of struggling readers. Ever wondered why your child's school isn't teaching them to read properly? Dr. Daria recounts her personal experience, revealing the deep frustrations and realizations that come with recognizing the inefficacy of popular educational methods. Discover the historical context behind reading instruction, from early phonics to Horace Mann's whole-word approach, and understand why many children are mislabeled as learning disabled when the real issue lies in how they're being taught. This episode underscores the importance of trusting your parental instincts and advocating for more effective educational practices. Empower yourself with insights into the ongoing debates and legislative changes advocating for the science of reading. Dr. Daria discusses the pivotal role of parental advocacy and community support in transforming reading education. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply passionate about literacy, this episode offers valuable knowledge and encouragement to ensure children receive the best possible start in reading. Don't miss the chance to learn from Dr. Daria's expertise and become a more informed advocate for your child's education. References: Steps to Reading Website I Didn't Believe Him by Dr. Irene Daria  Steps to Reading Book 1: Short Vowels Steps to Reading Book 2: Blends Steps to Reading Book 3: Diagrams Steps to Reading Book 4: Long Vowels Sold A Story Podcast *Please note that some of the links included in this article are Amazon affiliate links. CONNECT with US Join the Private Facebook Group  Connect and follow along with Janae's Journey on Instagram @janae.daniels Learn more about School to Homeschool

In this special forum, Drew's Mom, Jody, discusses her eight-year-old son's instruction at Lindamood-Bell and how his remarkable progress has changed their lives. Drew, a very bright second grader, was struggling with reading. Jody says, “I would lay in bed in the middle of the night with worry. Is his reading going to improve?” Jody and Drew's story will directly address the concerns and questions of parents considering Lindamood-Bell's services for their children. By showcasing their journey, we aim to inspire and empower parents with a message of hope and possibility. At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for reading, spelling, language comprehension, math, memory, and critical thinking. Locations Worldwide Online and In-Person (800) 233-1819 Connect with LINDAMOOD-BELL Visit our website: https://lindamoodbell.com/ Download a Free Information Pack: https://lindamoodbell.com/learning-centers?info-pack Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lindamoodbell1  Follow us on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/LindamoodBell Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lindamoodbell Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindamoodbellofficial/

Many school districts are considering going to a 4-day school week. This would help solve their problem in getting substitutes, reduce lunch program costs, and make many of their employees happy. But what will it do to reading achievement? This podcast explores the research on instructional time and 4-day school weeks.

Integrating reading instruction throughout the school day presents several challenges for teachers: Time Constraints: With tight schedules and a packed curriculum, finding extra time for reading instruction in non-language arts subjects can be difficult. Curriculum Demands: Subjects like math, science, and social studies already have extensive curricula. Incorporating reading without sacrificing essential content can be a struggle. Lack of Training: Not all teachers are trained in effective reading strategies, especially those specializing in other subjects. This can make it challenging to integrate reading into their teaching. However, embedding reading instruction throughout the day can significantly enhance students' reading proficiency, engagement, and overall academic success. It creates a rich literacy environment where reading becomes an essential and enjoyable part of everyday learning. Our guest on Episode 265 of Class Dismissed, Jen Serravallo, is an expert on this topic. Her new book, "Teaching Reading Across the Day," focuses on integrating reading instruction into various parts of the school day. Known for her practical and effective strategies, Serravallo provides educators with tools and techniques to embed reading skills and practices during designated reading times and across different subjects and activities. Serravallo's latest book is designed to help teachers foster a love for reading in their students. Listen to Episode 265 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or Apple Podcast to hear our entire conversation and some tips from Serravallo. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2024.