TRT Podcast #168: How to differentiate phonics instruction - with Alison Ryan Alison Ryan, author of The Phonics Playbook, explains how to differentiate phonics instruction during whole class lessons and/or during small group lessons. I highly recommend her new book, which breaks this down for busy teachers! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Alison's books and other resources NEW ... Read More
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How to give explicit writing instruction in the primary grades – with Sally Bergquist
TRT Podcast #167: How to give explicit writing instruction in the primary grades - with Sally Bergquiest Sally Bergquist is an experienced teacher who has written an explicit, structured writing program for K-2. Listen to learn her tips for getting kids started in kindergarten, gradually building their writing skills throughout the primary grades, and finding the right balance between explicit instruction and ... Read More
How to understand education research – with Nate Hansford
TRT Podcast #166: How to understand education research: A conversation with Nate Hansford Nate Hansford, author of The Scientific Principles of Teaching, equips teachers to discern whether or not a study is high-quality, and whether or not to apply its results to their teaching. We follow that by discussing particular pedagogies that research does not support. I highly recommend his book, which takes the mystery out ... Read More
Teaching students to read longer words – with Dr. Devin Kearns
TRT Podcast #165: Teaching students to read longer words - with Devin Kearns Dr. Devin Kearns explains why popular syllable division methods may not be the most efficient way to teach students to read longer words - and what to consider instead. Full episode transcript Contact Dr. Devin Kearns Phinder Articles written by Devin Kearns (and others) ... Read More
Integrating vocabulary and writing instruction – with Dr. Lorraine Hammond
TRT Podcast #164: Integrating vocabulary and writing instruction - with Dr. Lorraine Hammond Dr. Lorraine Hammond describes a whole-school approach to teaching vocabulary and explains how teachers can teach writing at the same time. What a powerful and efficient way to build vocabulary and writing skills! Full episode transcript Contact Dr. Lorraine Hammond Articles written by Lorraine ... Read More
How to teach sentence comprehension – with Nancy Hennessy
TRT Podcast #163: How to teach sentence comprehension - with Nancy Hennessy 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! Full episode transcript Books by Nancy ... Read More