TRT Podcast #157: A special education teacher's journey from balanced to structured literacy Special 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 transcript Connect with Melanie Recommended ... Read More
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What does research say about teaching preschoolers?
TRT Podcast #156: What does research say about teaching preschoolers? with Dr. Susan Neuman If 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 ... Read More
The power of spelling inventories – with Dr. Pam Kastner
TRT Podcast #155: The power of spelling inventories with Dr. Pam Kastner Dr. 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 transcript Recommended resources PaTTAN'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 Stone Lyn 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 transcript Books and resources from ... Read More
Spelling assessment, syllable types, & spelling intervention – with Dr. Shelley Blackwell
TRT Podcast #153: Spelling assessment, syllable types, & intervention - with Dr. Shelley Blackwell Dr. Shelley Blackwell and I discuss all things spelling - from spelling assessment to spelling intervention. We also talk about whether it's useful to teach spelling rules and syllable types. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode ... Read More
The phases of spelling development – with Dr. Richard Gentry
TRT Podcast #152: The phases of spelling development - with Dr. Richard Gentry Dr. Richard Gentry, spelling expert, describes the phases of spelling development, lists do's and don'ts for spelling instruction, and explains what to do for children who struggle with spelling. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Books and resources from Dr. Richard Gentry ... Read More