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Dr. Evan Ortlieb joins us to discuss the 2023 edition of the What’s Hot in Literacy survey. This survey was started by Dr. Jack Cassidy in 1997 and is now conducted by Dr. Ortlieb and Dr. Stephanie Grote-Garcia. In this episode we discuss what was hot, what is recieving increased interest, and should be hot. Dr. Evan Ortlieb is dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences at South Dakota State University. He also co-edited a recent volume entitled, Disciplinary Literacies: Unpacking Resea...
Dr. Dana Robertson joins us to discuss his chapter “Explicit Instruction” in the book “Principles of Effective Literacy Instruction.” We discuss his evolution of thought around explicit instruction, how to balance engagement and being explicit, and discuss the how explicit instruction relates to the gradual release of responsibility. We would love it if you consider sharing this episode from a colleague who would benefit and rate/review the show wherever you find this podcast. Reference: Roberts...
Dr. Molly Ness joins us to discuss her recent book ‘Read Alouds for All Learners: A Comprehensive Plan for Every Subject, Every Day, Grades PreK–8.’ In this episode we discuss the benefits, common misconceptions, steps for conducting a read aloud in your classroom and much more. Reference: Ness, M. (2023). Read Alouds for All Learners: A Comprehensive Plan for Every Subject, Every Day, Grades PreK–8. Solution Tree.
Dr. Margaret Vaughn and Dr. Seth Parsons join us to discuss their recent book “Accelerating Learning Recovery for All Students: Core Principles for Getting Literacy Growth Back on Track.” We discuss a range of topics including schoolwide action teams, MTSS, partnering with communities, and much more. I always learn a great deal from these two scholars, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Reference: Vaughn, M., & Parsons, S. A. (2023). Accelerating Learning Recovery for All Students: C...
Welcome to a new school year! I hope your summer was fantastic. In this episode I share what I’ve been up to, a bit of history about the podcast, and where the show is going. Be sure to check it out!
Dr. Young-Suk Grace Kim introduces her Direct and Indirect Effects Model of Reading (DIER), which expands existing reading models by comprehensively detailing the skills necessary for reading and specifying their hierarchical, dynamic, and reciprocal interrelations. Using a building analogy, she explains how foundational skills support higher-order abilities. The discussion explores DIER's crucial implications for differentiated instruction and diagnostic assessment, moving beyond a "one-size-fits-all" approach to effectively support student reading development.
In this episode of TLP, I am thrilled to have Dr. Shayne Piasta on the show. Dr. Piasta is a listener-favorite from Episode 37 and is joining us to discuss alphabet instruction. Our conversation comes from an excellent chapter she wrote in the newly-released Handbook on the Science of Early Literacy (Cabell et al., 2023). If you enjoyed her insights from Episode 37 on early literacy, you won’t want to miss this interview. Dr. Piasta is is Professor of Reading and Literacy in Early and Middle Chi...
This episode features panelists behind the IES Practice Guide for reading interventions in grades 4-9, focusing on recommendation three: routinely using comprehension building practices. The discussion covers strategies like asking and answering questions, a three-part question framework, and the "Gist" routine for identifying main ideas. Guests also emphasize the crucial role of explicit instruction, modeling, and guided practice for effective implementation of these literacy strategies across all content areas.
Thanks for a great 2022! Looking forward to TLP in 2023! In this episode, I talk about alignment between preschool writing standards and early elementary writing standards in state that adopted the Common Core. My guest is Laura Tortorelli who is an assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University. Highlights include insight into how preschool are early writing standards are organized, what practices these standards emphasize, and what it all means for inst...
Welcome to another episode of TLP! This is a fantastic episode where Dr. Danielle Colenbrander breaks down for us irregular words and what we know about these words from research. Dr. Colenbrander is a post-doctoral research fellow at Macquarie University and the lead author of two recent articles we discuss in the episode. A big thanks to my new co-producer, Patrick Wells who helped make this episode possible. If you find value in the show we would appreciate a donation to keep things running. ...
This is a great interview that covers a lot of ground. We discuss teacher content/pedagogical knowledge, phonological awareness instruction, and phonics instruction, why it all matters, and what it means for instruction. My guests are Dr. Shayne Piasta from the Ohio State University and Dr. Alida Hudson from Texas A&M University A big thanks to my new co-producer, Patrick Wells who helped make this episode possible. If you find value in the show we would appreciate a donation to keep things ...
Welcome to a new school year! This is a fantastic interview to kick things off. In this episode I am talking with Dr. Courtney Hattan and Dr. Sarah Lupo about knowledge, what it means for reading comprehension, and how to think about leveraging knowledge in the classroom. I am also excited to announce that there is a new co-producer with me on TLP. His name is Patrick Wells and he is a first year first grade teacher. He will be helping with the editing and production of the show. If you find val...
Welcome to this episode of TLP! My guest is Dr. Kathleen Brown who directs the reading clinic in the college of education at the University of Utah. Her work focuses on beginning reading instruction, word recognition, instruction, comprehension, instruction, intervention models for at-risk and struggling readers, and teacher professional development in reading instruction and intervention. Dr. Brown and her colleagues recently reviewed the two most popular Phonological Awareness materials used i...
Dr. Devin Kearns, a special education professor, explores the complexities of teaching students to read long words, differentiating between polysyllabic (by syllable) and polymorphemic (by meaning units) instruction. He introduces the "Phinder" tool for teachers and discusses how understanding morphemes can significantly enhance both decoding efficiency and vocabulary development by linking sound, spelling, and meaning, ultimately advocating for a blended approach.
Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling discusses her book, *Structured Literacy Interventions*, defining structured literacy by its content and instructional features, contrasting it with non-SL approaches. She introduces reading profiles to categorize struggling readers and explains multi-component interventions for students with mixed difficulties, emphasizing effective planning, time allocation, and integrated instruction. The episode concludes with insights into qualities of effective teachers.
Maybe you have bought materials from Teachers Pay Teachers to use in your classroom. Or maybe you borrowed curriculum from another teacher that you used to supplement your instruction in the classroom. This is supplemental curriculum at work and my guest today has some interesting findings about this phenomenon. His name is Daniel Silver and he is a 4th year PhD student at USC. In this episode we talk about how things like the Common Core, social media, and COVID have all influenced the use of s...
Today’s guest is a returning guest. I’m very excited to re-interview on the show, Dr. Margaret Vaughn. Dr. Vaughn is an associate professor in the College of Education at Washington State University. Dr. Vaughn recently completed a systematic review of teacher visioning in a systematic review, which forms the basis of our conversation today. I would also highly recommend checking out Dr. Vaughn’s previous episodes as well as her recent books. TLP Episodes with Dr. Vaughn Episode 8 Adaptive Liter...
Welcome to a new year! In this episode I invited Dr. Zoi Philippakos associate professor in the College of Education at the University of Knoxville, Tennessee to discuss her recent book Developing Strategic Young Writers Through Genre Instruction Resouces for Grades K-2. It’s a great book, she also has a related book for 3-5 that I highly recommend checking out as well. Enjoy the episode!
I’m very excited about today’s episode today. My guest is Dr. Dan Reynolds, he is an assistant professor of English and literacy education at John Carroll university. He does a lot of work with scaffolding texts and, helping support students in complex texts. But today we’re talking specifically about updated recommendations for adolescent literacy. In 2008, the Institute of education sciences released a guide for teaching adolescents grade 4-12. Link to 2008 IES Practice Guide for Adolescent Li...
Identifying text structure is an important element of the Common Core State Standards, but what does research say about what it is and how it should be taught? Dr. John Z. Strong is back on the show today to talk about these questions. He developed and investigated an intervention called ‘Read STOP Write’ to support students knowledge and use of text structures in complex text. Dr. Strong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Learning and Instruction in the Graduate School of Education ...
Thank you for your continued support with the podcast! My goal is to publish two episodes a month, I would love some help to make that happen. Two things I am looking for: #1 Someone willing to help me with backend work. This includes audio editing, uploading, and show notes. I can show you how! #2 Donations. I would love some $$$ to pay the person doing #1. I am also looking for money to help with some technology upgrades and even to offer a small honorarium to the folks that interview on the s...
As educators, we are constantly trying to hone our craft. However, what types of knowledge do teachers need to develop further expertise, and how do we gain that knowledge? My guests on this episode co-wrote a chapter in the recent book, “Principles of Effective Literacy Instruction” (see E 24) that tackles that very subject. Their chapter is entitled “Teachers as Lifelong Learners,” and was one of my favorites in the whole book. Dr. Aimee Morewood is a professor of Literacy Education in the Col...
Welcome to another episode of the Teaching Literacy Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Tim Rasinski and Dr. Chase Young answer YOUR questions on reading fluency. We sent out a questionnaire in July for educators to submit questions about reading fluency. A big thanks to all who submitted questions, we received a worldwide response. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you do, make sure to share it with a colleague! Resources: Dr. Young’s website: thebestclass.org Dr. Rasinski’s website: timrasinski.com ...
Dr. Steve Graham explores the crucial integration of reading and writing instruction, drawing on decades of research and meta-analyses. He explains how these skills mutually support each other, improving both reading comprehension and writing quality. The discussion covers theoretical frameworks, effective classroom practices, the often-overlooked role of handwriting, and the need for a more unified approach in future literacy research and teacher preparation.
Have a reading fluency question? We want to hear it! Dr. Tim Rasinski and Dr. Chase Young are joining me on the show to answer YOUR questions about reading. Interested? Copy and paste this link into your browser to submit your question: https://forms.gle/SQr4ay7ixZpNvW1s5 You have until July 23 to submit your question. Tune in in early August for the show!
Welcome to another episode! I am very fortunate to be joined by Dr. Seth Parsons in this episode. Dr. Parsons is a professor at George Mason University and recently co-edited a book with Dr. Margaret Vaughn entitled “Principles of Effective Literacy Instruction K-5.” The book is an excellent read- the 22 chapters are short, to the point, and do a great job conveying what the chapter topic means for classroom instruction. I highly recommend picking up the book (I bought mine on Amazon), it is a g...
What do eye movements tell us about reading comprehension? In this episode I talk with Drs. Kit and Eric Mohr about eye tracking evidence that supports goal directing reading. Image of Figure 1, referenced in the discussion Reference: Mohr, K. A. J., Downs, J. D., & Mohr, E. S. (2020). Mindful Reading: Eye-Tracking Evidence for Goal-Directed Instruction. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy , 64 (3), 301–310. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaal.1099...
Welcome back to the Teaching Literacy Podcast! This is a fantastic interview to get us rolling again. Today I welcome Dr. Sarah K. Clark to discuss a series of studies she completed that integrated literacy and science instruction. Disciplinary Literacy Learning Modules from the Annenberg Foundation: What Is Disciplinary Literacy? References: Clark, S. K., Judd, E., Smith, L. K., & Ahlstrom, E. (2020). Examining the Effects of Integrated Science and Literacy Instruction to Teach Second-Grade...
Welcome to part 3 of 3 of this mini-series on thinking about comprehension. Strategy instruction is a key component of many classrooms, what what does research indicate about its effectiveness? Check out this episode to find out!
