Science of Reading: The Podcast

A better way to teach our teachers, with Dr. Karen Betz


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In this special episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Assistant Professor of Literacy and Coordinator of Reading Science Programs at Marian University Karen Betz, Ed.D., to discuss a key topic in the Science of Reading movement: higher education. Betz describes how we can better prepare new teachers to provide evidence-based instruction, and her tool to help teachers in higher education assess whether their courses align to reading research. Betz also offers advice for current practitioners on how they can support change at the university level.

Show notes:

  • Connect with Karen Betz:
    • Connect via Facebook: Klipsch College
  • Resources
    • Website: Marian University’s M.S. in reading science
    • Website: Higher Education Community of Practice for Professors of Literacy
    • Download: Course Alignment Planning Tool
    • The Center for Reading Science: Implementing the Science of Reading in Higher Education
    • The Reading League Compass: Educator Preparation Programs 
    • Map: The Reading League Compass: Policymakers and State Education Agencies
    • Read: Teaching Reading Sourcebook
    • Read: Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties
    • Website: Stronger Together: The Alliance for Reading Science in Higher Education
    • Listen: What I should have learned in college, with Donna Hejtmanek
  • Join our community Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/scienceofreading
  • Connect with Susan Lambert: www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lambert-b1512761/

Quotes:

“Don't be afraid to say ‘I don't know.’ I think people respect that, that you say, ‘I just don't know’ and ‘how can you help me learn more?’”—Karen Betz, Ed.D.

And it ultimately always is going to come down to the children, and we can never lose sight of that. It's about the kids.” —Karen Betz, Ed.D.

Episode timestamps*
02:00 Introduction: Who is Karen Betz
07:00 First lightbulb moment
09:00 Why is higher education teacher education a hot topic right now?
12:00 Relationship between schools and universities
14:00 Partnering with reading science aligned grade schools
17:00 Legislation for teacher development
20:00 Collaboration between universities
23:00 Professional development for higher education
25:00 Creating a tool to help higher education teachers
32:00 Key takeaways for Dr. Karen Betz
35:00 Final thoughts
*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute



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