TRT Podcast #136: Making change at the district level: A conversation with Cliff Jones Cliff Jones walks us through how his district shifted from balanced literacy to teaching based on the science of reading. Listen in to find out how all teachers were educated and supported! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources related to this episode ... Read More
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How to get more students to answer your questions
TRT Podcast #135: How to get more students to answer your questions Are you tried of asking a question and seeing only a few hands go up? Here are ways to get everyone to respond! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Explicit instruction resources ... Read More
Making change at the school level: A conversation with Reena Mathew
TRT Podcast #134: Making change at the school level: A conversation with Reena Mathew Reena Mathew was the reading interventionist at a balanced literacy school. Learn how she helped her school make the switch to the UFLI phonics program. They've had so much success that the program will be implemented across the district! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in this ... Read More
What is cognitive load, and why does it matter?
TRT Podcast #133: What is cognitive load, and why does it matter? Learn what cognitive load has to do with teaching reading, and discover specific things you can do to avoid overwhelming your students' working memories. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Cognitive load theory resources ... Read More
What structured literacy looks like in first grade
TRT Podcast #132: What structured literacy looks like in first grade Have you ever heard that structured literacy is boring for kids? Not in Gin Quinn-Mooney's first grade classroom! Take a walk through her daily schedule and learn how she uses every minute to keep her students learning! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode Reach out to Virginia ... Read More
Practical ways to promote reading comprehension with Dr. Sharon Vaughn
TRT Podcast #131: Practical ways to promote reading comprehension with Dr. Sharon Vaughn You've heard what NOT to do when it comes to teaching comprehension. But where are the practical ways to promote comprehension in the classroom? Dr. Sharon Vaughn has the answers! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Learn more from Dr. Vaughn ... Read More