In this episode of All About Literacy, Deb and Erica dialogue with internationally known literacy experts, Dr. Doug Fisher and Dr. Nancy Frey. In this conversation, they talk about the connections between text selection, text complexity, disciplinary literacy, and adolescent learning.

A transcript of this podcast episode can be accessed here.

External links:

https://www.fisherandfrey.com/

In this episode of All About Literacy, Erica and Deb talk with Dr. Brandi-Lyn Mendham, currently the superintendent for Zeeland Public Schools. A former literacy coach and curriculum director, Dr. Mendham shares her experiences with adolescent literacy assessment and the need for long-term, systemic change when it comes to meeting the needs of all learners.

https://twitter.com/brandimendham?lang=en

In this episode of All About Literacy, Erica and Deb connect with literacy consultant Jenelle Williams. A former classroom teacher, Middle Years Programme Coordinator, Teacher Leader, and educational technology coach, Jenelle shares the importance of disciplinary literacy and how this approach supports adolescents’ literacy development.

A transcript of this podcast episode can be accessed here.

External links:

https://www.oaklandschoolsliteracy.org/about-us/meet-team/jenelle-williams/

In this episode of All About Literacy, Deb and Erica engage with literacy advocates and professors, Dr. Raven Jones Stanbrough and Dr. Theda Gibbs Grey about adolescent literacy and how using a sociocultural approach to teaching and learning supports adolescents’ in and out of school literacy practices.

A transcript of this podcast episode can be accessed here.

External Links:

https://education.msu.edu/people/jones-stanbrough-raven/

https://www.ohio.edu/education/gibbst1

https://www.zurireads.com/

In this episode of All About Literacy, Erica and Deb talk with Dr. Troy Hicks, professor of English and Education, former middle school language arts teacher, and Director of the Chippewa River Writing Project to discuss the development of new literacies. Enjoy a fun filled enlightening conversation with a digital writing and teaching expert.

A transcript of this podcast episode can be accessed here.

External Links:

https://hickstro.org/

https://chippewariverwp.org/

Welcome to the All About Literacy podcast! Join literacy professors, Dr. Deb Van Duinen and Dr Erica Hamilton as they talk with literacy experts about the issues and topics surrounding adolescent literacy. Whether you are a preservice teacher, veteran teacher, school administrator, or someone outside education who is interested in adolescent literacy, we’re so glad you’re here to learn with us all about literacy!