Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ™
This podcast is for educators interested in the science of reading who want to hear the latest research on teaching reading and writing and learn how to make it practical for your classroom. Our guests include some of the most well-known literacy researchers and experts, as well as teachers and leaders doing the hard work every day!
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[Listen Again] Ep. 154: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics Series: Fluency Instructional Routines with Nathaniel Swain
We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) From July 14, 2023 What if you could unlock the secrets to fluency instruction in literacy, and transform your students into confident and skilled readers? Join us as we delve into this crucial topic wi
Ep. 208: No More “Strategy of the Week”: Connecting Comprehension Instruction Back to the Book
We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) The authors of No More “Strategy of the Week”: Considerations for Connecting Comprehension Instruction Back to the Book discuss the importance of teaching comprehension strategies in a text-centered app
[Listen Again] Ep. 158: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: The Ultimate Goal of Reading with Doug Fisher
We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) Imagine transforming the way you teach reading. Picture your students not just passively consuming the written word, but actively producing meaning and taking purposeful actions inspired by what they"ve
We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) Imagine facing not only the struggles of growing up in a challenging environment, but also battling a learning difference that went undiagnosed for years. Hear the inspiring story of Ameer Baraka as he
We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) From October 7, 2022 In this episode, we talk with former balanced literacy teacher and parent, Missy Purcell. She authored a blog post titled Dear Balanced Literacy Teacher. Missy writes, “According to
Ep. 206: Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing with Nancy Young and Jan Hasbrouck
We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) In this conversation we explore Nancy Young"s infographic, "The Ladder of Reading and Writing," unpacking the complexity of learning to read and write in English. This framework helps educators grasp th