TRT Podcast #92: How to keep your students engaged and listening 092: In today's episode we look at how to elicit frequent responses during your lessons. Not only will this keep your students engaged, but research tells us that it will also help them better master the information! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related links ... Read More
How to give systematic phonics instruction
Welcome to the first post in our series about making the switch from balanced to structured literacy! Today we're tackling phonics. Specifically, systematic phonics instruction. Before we begin, let's be clear. I am not saying that balanced literacy teachers don't teach phonics. The concern I have is that this instruction is often neither systematic nor explicit. In other words ... a ... Read More
The 3 important parts of an explicit lesson
TRT Podcast #91: The 3 important parts of an explicit lesson 091: Learn the structure of an explicit lesson, and get a free template in the show notes! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related links ... Read More
The what and why of explicit instruction
TRT Podcast #90: The what and why of explicit instruction Does the phrase "explicit instruction" make you think of "drill and kill"? The good news is that explicit instruction isn't about boring teaching ... it's about GOOD teaching. Learn exactly what explicit instruction is, and why it's important for student success. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related links ... Read More
From balanced to structured literacy: A conversation with Dr. Wendy Farone
TRT Podcast #89: Teacher education is life-changing: A conversation with Dr. Wendy Farone Dr. Wendy Farone has been a classroom teacher, LETRS trainer, educational consultant, and Title 1 reading specialist. Through the years she has learned what really makes the difference ... teacher education. Listen in to find out what she wishes every teacher knew about teaching reading. Listen to the episode here Full ... Read More
Moving from balanced literacy to a more structured approach
I was a committed balanced literacy educator for 20 years. To me, balanced literacy meant that I taught both basic skills and a love of reading. I put a greater emphasis on the activities - shared reading, guided reading, independent reading, read aloud, and centers - than on foundational skills. Sure, I taught phonics ... but I didn't want to overdo it. So I didn't use a phonics program; I taught phonics on ... Read More
From balanced to structured literacy: A conversation with Jan Burkins and Kari Yates
TRT Podcast #88: How to be a bridge-builder: A conversation with Jan Burkins and Kari Yates Today we have the privilege of speaking with Jan Burkins and Kari Yates, the authors of the fantastic book, Shifting the Balance: Six Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom. Listen to find out how to be a bridge builder in your own teaching community! Listen to the episode here Full ... Read More
From balanced to structured literacy: A conversation with Sarah Paul
TRT Podcast #87: Structured literacy is for everyone: A conversation with Sarah Paul Today we have the privilege of hearing from Sarah Paul of Sarah's Teaching Snippets. Sarah is a reading interventionist and full of practical, engaging ways to implement structured literacy. Listen in to find meaningful activities you can start doing tomorrow! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Find Sarah ... Read More
From Balanced to Structured Literacy: A conversation with Margaret Goldberg
TRT Podcast #86: A Powerful, Respective Voice for Change: A conversation with Margaret Goldberg As a former balanced literacy teacher, Margaret Goldberg is a leader in the movement to help ALL students become successful readers. Her kind and respectful manner open the door wide open. I'm sure you'll love hearing from her as much I enjoyed this interview! Listen to the episode here Full episode ... Read More
From Balanced to Structured Literacy: A conversation with Gina from Get Literacy
TRT Podcast #85: Getting help for dyslexia: A conversation with Gina from Get Literacy Today you'll hear from Gina, who shares both knowledge and laughs on her Instagram account, get_literacy. Not only will you hear how Gina is implementing the science of reading in her first grade classroom, you'll discover how she found help for her daughter with dyslexia. So much goodness in this episode! Listen to the episode ... Read More