TRT Podcast #92: How to keep your students engaged and listening 092: In today's episode we look at how to elicit frequent responses during your lessons. Not only will this keep your students engaged, but research tells us that it will also help them better master the information! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related links ... Read More
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The 3 important parts of an explicit lesson
TRT Podcast #91: The 3 important parts of an explicit lesson 091: Learn the structure of an explicit lesson, and get a free template in the show notes! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related links ... Read More
The what and why of explicit instruction
TRT Podcast #90: The what and why of explicit instruction Does the phrase "explicit instruction" make you think of "drill and kill"? The good news is that explicit instruction isn't about boring teaching ... it's about GOOD teaching. Learn exactly what explicit instruction is, and why it's important for student success. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related links ... Read More
From balanced to structured literacy: A conversation with Dr. Wendy Farone
TRT Podcast #89: Teacher education is life-changing: A conversation with Dr. Wendy Farone Dr. Wendy Farone has been a classroom teacher, LETRS trainer, educational consultant, and Title 1 reading specialist. Through the years she has learned what really makes the difference ... teacher education. Listen in to find out what she wishes every teacher knew about teaching reading. Listen to the episode here Full ... Read More
From balanced to structured literacy: A conversation with Jan Burkins and Kari Yates
TRT Podcast #88: How to be a bridge-builder: A conversation with Jan Burkins and Kari Yates Today we have the privilege of speaking with Jan Burkins and Kari Yates, the authors of the fantastic book, Shifting the Balance: Six Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom. Listen to find out how to be a bridge builder in your own teaching community! Listen to the episode here Full ... Read More
From balanced to structured literacy: A conversation with Sarah Paul
TRT Podcast #87: Structured literacy is for everyone: A conversation with Sarah Paul Today we have the privilege of hearing from Sarah Paul of Sarah's Teaching Snippets. Sarah is a reading interventionist and full of practical, engaging ways to implement structured literacy. Listen in to find meaningful activities you can start doing tomorrow! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Find Sarah ... Read More