TRT Podcast #109: My response to Jan Richardson & Michele Dufresne, Part 1 Jan Richardson and Michele Dufresne, guided reading gurus, recently shared a presentation in which they stated that the media is misinterpreting the science of reading and giving guided reading a bad rap. Were they correct? Is traditional guided reading worth saving? Here's my reaction to their presentation. Please note: Jan Richardson ... Read More
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6 Things to remember about the science of reading
TRT Podcast #108: 6 Things to remember about the science of reading It's exciting to see enthusiasm around the science of reading and research-based practices. But there are six important things that some people are getting wrong. Full episode transcript Mentioned in this episode Using Research and Reason in Education, by Paula J. Stanovich & Keith F. Stanovich Translating Science to Practice, with ... Read More
What order should we teach the letters of the alphabet?
TRT Podcast #107: What order should we teach the letters of the alphabet? Should we teach upper or lowercase first? Which letters should come first in the sequence? And what does the research say, anyway? Get the answers in today's episode! Full episode transcript Mentioned in this episode Dr. Stephanie Stollar's Reading Science Academy (highly recommended!) Last week's episode: Should we teach letter ... Read More
Should we teach letter names or sounds first?
TRT Podcast #106: Should we teach letter names or sounds first? When teaching the alphabet, should we teach letter names or sounds first? Everyone seems to have an opinion ... what does the research say? Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Articles to read Foulin, J.N. (2005) Why is letter-name knowledge such a good predictor of learning to read? Reading and Writing 18:129-155. Piasta, S.B. ... Read More
What to do when you suspect dyslexia: A conversation with Heather O’Donnell
TRT Podcast #105: What to do when you suspect dyslexia: A conversation with Heather O'Donnell What are the signs of dyslexia? What should you do if you suspect it? And how can classroom teachers make sure they teach reading so all children learn? Heather O'Donnell, certified Dyslexia Practitioner, has answers to these questions and more! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources Dyslexia ... Read More
From Balanced Literacy to Decodable Books Author: A conversation with Elise Lovejoy
TRT Podcast #104: From Balanced Literacy to Decodable Books Author: A conversation with Elise Lovejoy Like so many of us, Elise Lovejoy began her career as a balanced literacy educator. After throwing herself into research, she created her own decodable books and reading curriculum. Listen to learn more about Express Readers! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Express Readers Program ... Read More