What is the Science of Reading? What are leaders doing to accelerate reading achievement? We answer these questions and more in Science of Reading Leadership: Guiding Minds, Transforming Lives powered by Just Right Reader.
Join us as we welcome Science of Reading researchers and practitioners, sharing the latest research and best practices around reading achievement. These are the stories of the literacy leadership that support every student to be confident readers.
Let's do this together.
Join us on the Science of Reading Leadership (https://justrightreader.com/pages/science-of-reading-leadership-podcast) podcast as Dr. Tim Rasinski (https://www.timrasinski.com/), a literacy expert from Kent State University, unveils the critical role of fluency in reading education. Dr. Rasinski highlights how fluency acts as a bridge between phonics and comprehension, enhancing both automaticity and prosody to make reading effortless and expressive.
We Discuss:
Transformative strategies for fostering reading fluency, such as read-aloud sessions and repeated reading practices, which are proven to improve students' reading skills and enjoyment.
Innovative ways to integrate fluency training across the curriculum through engaging activities like reader's theater, making learning both effective and enjoyable.
The importance of creativity in teaching, advising educators to weave fluency exercises into various subjects.
Whether you're an educator refining your teaching methods or a parent supporting your child's reading journey, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration. Tune in to discover how to transform struggling readers into confident, lifelong learners and to access further resources (https://www.timrasinski.com/resources.html) and strategies on Dr. Rasinski’s website (https://www.timrasinski.com/index.html).
Connect with Dr. Rasinski: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-rasinski-15b1ba4/
Just Right Reader Science of Reading Instructional Materials and Resources: https://justrightreader.com/
22 Oct 2024
Empowering Multilingual Learners with Dr. Francesca Smith
Join our conversation with Dr. Francesca Smith, a Bilingual Education Specialist and Early Literacy Consultant, as we explore the integration of the science of reading with bilingual education, explore strategies for enhancing foundational literacy skills in multilingual classrooms, and uncover effective ways to support and empower multilingual learners and their families.
We Discuss:
Practical strategies for integrating the science of reading with bilingual education.
How to leverage students’ native languages to enhance English literacy skills.
The importance of explicit phonics instruction and its impact on language development.
Techniques for enhancing parental involvement in multilingual education settings.
Dr. Smith's recent research findings on the efficacy of explicit cross-linguistic comparisons in literacy instruction.
Important Timestamps:
00:59 - Introduction to Dr. Francesca Smith and her background
02:20 - Memories of back-to-school and initial teaching experiences
04:17 - Discussing the challenges and strategies of teaching in multilingual settings
10:27 - Key findings from Dr. Smith's recent research on bilingual education
19:17 - The role of parents in supporting multilingual literacy at home
28:26 - Long-term implications of bilingual education on teaching practices
34:05 - Additional advice for teachers working with multilingual students
Connect with Dr. Francesca Smith
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-smith-edd (http://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-smith-edd)
Just Right Reader Science of Reading Instructional Materials and Resources: https://justrightreader.com/
15 Oct 2024
Strategies for Early Reading Success with Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer
Join our conversation with Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer, a leading literacy expert and professor from Virginia Tech, as we explore advanced early reading strategies, dive into the significance of reader-text matching, and unpack the power of morphology and complex vocabulary acquisition.
We discuss:
Effective techniques for aligning texts with reader capabilities
Methods for teaching complex vocabulary to early learners
Insights into the impact of morphology on word structure comprehension
Comparative analysis of conveying complex vocabulary in narrative versus informational texts
Practical advice for educators on translating research into classroom practices
Important Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer and her focus areas
02:23 Dr. Mesmer shares amusing back-to-school anecdotes.
06:06 Discussion on the significance of morphology in literacy
14:15 How translational science bridges research and classroom practice
22:16 Analyzing the unique challenges of teaching complex vocabulary through narrative and informational texts
31:02 Advice for educators to apply this research to classroom instruction
Connect with Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer
X: https://x.com/haemesmer
Just Right Reader Science of Reading Instructional Materials and Resources: https://justrightreader.com/
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