TRT Podcast #159: How one university gives its pre-service teachers hands-on training - with Dr. Jodi NickelDr. Jodi Nickel shares her journey from balanced to structured literacy, and describes how her university pairs teacher candidates with struggling readers in a successful tutoring program.Full episode transcriptRecommended resourcesDr. Nickel's publicationsNickel, J., & Chadwick, J. (2022). Tutoring to ... Read More
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It's time to reignite your passion for teaching! Triple R Teaching provides simple strategies and practical tips for PreK-grade 3 educators.
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A case for whole group phonics instruction – with Casey Jergens
TRT Podcast #158: A case for whole group phonics instruction - with Casey JergensKindergarten teacher Casey Jergens shares how and why he teaches a whole group phonics lesson before offering small group instruction. Lots of food for thought! Full episode transcriptConnect with Casey ... Read More
A special education teacher’s journey from balanced to structured literacy – with Melanie Brethour
TRT Podcast #157: A special education teacher's journey from balanced to structured literacySpecial education teacher Melanie Brethour was a balanced literacy teacher until her son struggled to learn to read. As she learned about how to help him overcome dyslexia, she dove into the science of reading and hasn't looked back.Full episode transcriptConnect with MelanieRecommended resources ... Read More
What does research say about teaching preschoolers?
TRT Podcast #156: What does research say about teaching preschoolers? with Dr. Susan NeumanIf you have questions about what the science of reading has to say about preschool, this is the episode for you! Dr. Susan Neuman, early childhood expert and author, discusses what research has to say about play-based learning, developmentally appropriate practice, and building oral language and vocabulary in preschool.Listen ... Read More
The power of spelling inventories – with Dr. Pam Kastner
TRT Podcast #155: The power of spelling inventories with Dr. Pam KastnerDr. Pam Kastner walks us through the wonderful complexity of the English language and explains why spelling inventories are a powerful tool for informing instruction.Full episode transcriptRecommended resourcesPaTTAN's Literacy Symposium ... Read More
Navigating the complexities of English spelling – with Lyn Stone
TRT Podcast #154: Navigating the complexities of English spelling - with Lyn StoneLyn Stone helps us navigate the complexities of English spelling in a way that makes sense for students and teachers. We discuss morphology, etymology, tricky spellings, and even get Lyn's opinion on teaching "blends" and syllable types. Enjoy! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcriptBooks and resources from Lyn ... Read More