TRT Podcast #142: Helping teachers get started with the science of reading: A conversation with Donna Hejtmanek Donna is the founder of the Facebook group, The Science of Reading-What I Should Have Learned in College. She shares what led her to create the group and shares suggestions for people just getting started with the science of reading. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Join ... Read More
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3 Things to remember about reading fluency
TRT Podcast #141: 3 Things to remember about reading fluency Today I'm answering three questions: Can we fast forward our way to fluency? When building fluency, what are the first steps? What does the Oral Reading Fluency assessment actually measure? Get the answers in today's quick episode! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Reference Reading Fluency: Understand, Assess, Teach, ... Read More
Getting the conversation started: With Emily Hanford
TRT Podcast #140: Getting the conversation started: With Emily Hanford I'm so honored that Emily Hanford joined me on the podcast! It was her article "At a Loss for Words" that finally led me to rethink balanced literacy and begin learning about the science of reading. This episode will help you understand why some teachers are so resistant to learning about the science of reading - and Emily's work will help you ... Read More
3 Questions teachers should stop asking (and what to say instead)
TRT Podcast #139: 3 Questions teachers should stop asking (and what to say instead) I learned about these three toxic questions from multilingual author and expert Elizabeth Jiménez Salinas, and I couldn't wait to share them with you! Learn what questions to avoid and what to say instead. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript References Science of Reading: The Podcast - Improving dual ... Read More
Making change at the state level: A conversation with Kristen Wynn
TRT Podcast #138: Making change at the state level: A conversation with Kristen Wynn A decade ago, Mississippi was ranked 49th in reading. Not anymore! Kristen Wynn, Mississippi's state literacy director, walks us through the steps that brought positive change. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode ... Read More
Is Shared Reading aligned with the science of reading?
TRT Podcast #137: Is Shared Reading aligned with the science of reading? Shared Reading has its origins in whole language and balanced literacy. Does it belong in a structured literacy classroom? Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript References *The first two articles are quoted in the episode; I do not consider them to be useful information. ... Read More