
TRT Podcast #207: How to teach students to be strong writers using SRSD – with Dr. Karen Harris
Dr. Karen Harris, the creator of SRSD (self-regulated strategy development), walks us through this evidence-based approach to teaching writing. You’ll learn how this approach teaches students how to plan their writing, follow that plan, and assess how they did. Research shows that SRSD is an effective way to teach students to be independent writers.
Listen to the episode here
Full episode transcript
Learn more from Dr. Harris
- Dr. Karen Harris’ large collection of work on Google Scholar
- Her book, Powerful Writing Strategies for All Students, written with Steve Graham, Linda Mason, and Barbara Friedlander
- Her book, Writing Better: Effective Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties, written with Steve Graham
- Powerful Writing Instruction, podcast episode with The Literacy View
- Evidence-Based Writing Instruction for Young Learners, podcast episode with Melissa & Lori Love Literacy
Getting started with SRSD
- Visit the thinkSRSD website
- Visit the SRSDonline website
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