Teaching Literacy Podcast

Teaching Literacy Podcast episodes:

• 04.19.2024

  E51|Syntax: From Epilinguistic to Metalinguistic Awareness with Dr. Rachel Knecht and Dr. Dianna Townsend

  You’ve probably heard about syntax. Maybe you’ve seen a slide in a presentation that showed a strand of rope labeled as syntax. Or perhaps you learned about sentence structure in school and completed assignments where you had to diagram sentences....

  
• 03.20.2024

  E50 | Text Comprehension in the Classroom with Dr. Kristin Conradi Smith, Tamara Williams, and Ellen Frackelton

  Teaching reading comprehension is a challenging task. There are many different aspects to teaching reading comprehension and doing it well is a feat. My guests for this episode are here to help us teach reading comprehension better. Their names are...

  
• 03.11.2024

  E49 | Teacher Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Practice with Dr. Karen Kehoe

  What is the relationship between teachers’ knowledge, belief, self-efficacy, and instructional practice? My guest today studied 34 rural teachers to learn more. Her name is Dr. Karen Kehoe and she is the Director of Dyslexia Services at the Tennessee Center...

  
• 02.15.2024

  E48| Phonemic Awareness: Unpacking Recent Meta-Analysis Findings with Dr. Florina Erbeli and Dr. Marianne Rice

  The last few years, it seems everyone’s been talking about phonemic awareness – what works best, how to teach it right, and even how much of it students really need. Today, I’ve got two experts with me, Dr. Florina Erbeli...

  
• 01.19.2024

  E47|Cost & Accuracy of Third Grade Reading Screeners with Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller and Dr. Courtenay Barrett

  Welcome to another episode of TLP! In this episode, we discuss assessments— their cost, time, and accuracy. Two guests, Dr. Courtenay Barrett and Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller, partnered with a school to explore these questions. Dr. Barrett is an assistant professor...

  
• 01.04.2024

  Resolution 2024: Think Like a Scientist

  2023 was a great year here at TLP. I am looking forward to an even better 2024. To kick things off I’ve prepared a special episode where I discuss my New Year’s resolution–thinking like a scientist. In this episode I...

  
• 12.10.2023

  E46 | What was Hot in 2023? With Dr. Evan Ortlieb

  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...

  
• 11.29.2023

  E45 | Explicit Instruction with Dr. Dana Robertson

  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...

  
• 10.02.2023

  E44|Read Alouds for All with Dr. Molly Ness

  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...

  
• 09.17.2023

  E43|Accelerating Literacy Learning with Dr. Margaret Vaughn and Dr. Seth Parsons

  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,...

  
• 08.28.2023

  State of the Podcast 2023 | Welcome Back to School

  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...

  
• 07.15.2023

  E42 | From Simplicity to Complexity: The Direct and Indirect Effects Model of Reading With Dr. Young-Suk Grace Kim

  Dr. Young-Suk Grace Kim joins us on this episode to discuss the Direct and Indirect Effects Model of Reading (DIER). DIER builds on and adds to other models of reading (i.e., SVR or Scarborough’s Rope). It encompasses a wide range...

  
• 05.14.2023

  E41 | Alphabet Instruction with Dr. Shayne Piasta

  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...

  
• 03.12.2023

  E40 | Comprehension Instruction Recommendations from the New IES Practice Guide with Drs. Deborah Reed, Jade Wexler, Kimberly St. Martin, and Joe Dimino

  Welcome to the show! In March 2022, the IES released a practice guide for teachers entitled “Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4-9” In this episode, I interview four of the panelists who wrote this guide–Dr. Deborah Reed, Dr. Jade...

  
• 12.31.2022

  E39 | Early Writing Standards in the Common Core Era with Dr. Laura Tortorelli

  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...

  
• 11.22.2022

  E38 | Irregular Words with Dr. Danielle Colenbrander

  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...

  
• 09.29.2022

  E37 | Teacher Content Knowledge and Early Literacy Instruction with Dr. Shayne Piasta and Dr. Alida Hudson

  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...

  
• 08.31.2022

  E36 | Knowledge and Literacy Instruction with Dr. Courtney Hattan and Dr. Sarah Lupo

  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...

  
• 06.18.2022

  E35 | Reviewing Kindergarten Phonological Awareness Materials with Dr. Kathleen Brown

  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...

  
• 05.21.2022

  E34 | Reading Long Words with Dr. Devin Kearns

  Welcome to this episode of TLP! My guest is Dr. Devin Kearns, who is an Associate Professor of Special Education in the department of Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Kearns’s research focuses on reading disability, including dyslexia...

  
• 02.26.2022

  E33 | Structured Literacy & Reading Profiles with Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling

  In this episode I interview Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling about her new book Structured Literacy Interventions: Teaching Students With Reading Difficulties Grades K-6. Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling is a professor emerita in the department of special education at Southern Connecticut State University....

  
• 02.05.2022

  E32 | Supplemental Curriculum with Daniel Silver

  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...

  
• 01.30.2022

  E31 | Teaching Visioning with Dr. Margaret Vaughn

  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...

  
• 01.17.2022

  E30 | Developing Strategic K-2 Writers with Dr. Zoi Philippakos

  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...

  
• 12.30.2021

  2021 Year In Review

  2021 was fantastic! Looking forward to a great year of literacy in 2022!

  
• 12.12.2021

  E29 | Updated Recommendations for Adolescent Literacy Instruction with Dr. Dan Reynolds

  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...

  
• 11.25.2021

  E28 | Read STOP Write: A Text Structure Intervention with Dr. John Z Strong

  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...

  
• 11.13.2021

  Jake Needs Your Help – 7 Min. Listen

  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...

  
• 09.21.2021

  E27 Teachers as Lifelong Learners with Drs. Aimee Morewood and Julie Ankrum

  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,...

  
• 08.28.2021

  E26 Fluency Q&A with Drs. Tim Rasinski and Chase Young

  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...

  
• 07.13.2021

  E25 | Integrating Reading and Writing with Dr. Steve Graham

  Welcome to this episode of the Teaching Literacy Podcast! In this episode Dr. Steve Graham joins me on the show to discuss research on the benefits of integrating reading and writing instruction. We talk research, theory, and practice. This episode...

  
• 07.13.2021

  Special Announcement: Upcoming Fluency Q&A with Dr. Tim Rasinski and Dr. Chase Young

  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...

  
• 06.23.2021

  E24 Principles of Effective Literacy Instruction With Dr. Seth Parsons

  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...

  
• 06.04.2021

  E23 Eye Tracking Evidence for Goal Directed Reading With Dr. Kit Mohr and Dr. Eric Mohr

  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.,...

  
• 05.13.2021

  E 22 Integrating Literacy and Science Instruction for Early Elementary Students With Dr. Sarah K. Clark

  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...

  
• 05.06.2021

  Comprehension Strategies: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

  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!

  
• 04.16.2021

  Reading Comprehension: Construction, Integration and Common Core

  There’s several popular models of reading comprehension that are frequently talked about, such as Gough and Turner’s Simple View of Reading or Scarborough’s Rope. I enjoy these models and think they have a lot to tell us about reading comprehension....

  
• 04.02.2021

  TLP is Back!

  Hello! After a 7 month hiatus, the Teaching Literacy Podcast is back! Thanks for sticking with me. More to come!

  
• 12.26.2020

  Reading Comprehension Research: Schema, Simple View of Reading, and the Rope [Comprehension Instruction Part 1/3]

  How do you teach reading comprehension? Perhaps that is question you, or your colleagues, have asked. It’s a legitimate question; reading comprehension is very complex, with a lot of moving pieces. Further, there’s a lot of ongoing conversation about how reading...

  
• 11.20.2020

  What’s in a Question? Doing Questions Better [Hiatus Episode 02]

  Welcome! I’m still busily working on a dissertation and supporting new teachers. Questions have been on my mind a lot this school year! How are they being used in classrooms? Is it effective? How can we enhance the use...

  
• 11.08.2020

  Hiatus Episode 01

  Hi! I’m busy writing a dissertation and coaching new teachers, but I wanted to drop a quick line and talk about what our previous guests on the show have been up to- and there’s been quite a bit. Check out...

  
• 08.19.2020

  E21 | SOLAR: Science of Language and Reading with Dr. Pamela C. Snow

  Welcome to Episode 21 of the teaching literacy podcast!   I am very excited for today’s guest Today Dr. Pamela Snow joins us to talk about a new framework she’s developed called SOLAR- Science of Language and Reading.  Our discussion outlines...

  
• 08.05.2020

  E20: 20 Years of NRP 2000 with Dr. Tim Shanahan

  Welcome to Episode 20 of the Teaching Literacy Podcast! I titled today’s Episode 20 Years of NRP 2000, which seemed fitting for Epsiode 20. I didn’t plan it that way, it’s just how the cookie crumbled. Before we get to that...

  
• 07.27.2020

  E19: Dyad Reading: Academic and Attitude Outcomes with Third Graders with Dr. Kit Mohr and Jake Downs

  Welcome to Episode 19 of the Teaching Literacy Podcast. Partner reading is a common practice in many classrooms, but how does one form of partner reading, dyad reading, influence the academic and attitude outcomes of students? Today my guest Dr. Kathleen...

  
• 07.20.2020

  E18 Read Alouds Using a Structural Layering Approach with Dr. Doris Baker and Dr. Lana Santoro

  Welcome to episode 18 of the teaching literacy podcast. Read alouds are a common practice in elementary classrooms, but do students benefit from this practice and how can teachers become better at implementing read alouds in their classroom? My guests today...

  
• 06.28.2020

  E17: Homogeneous Grouping with Dr. Susan Patrick

  Homogeneous grouping is a very popular practice, especially in younger grades, but how effective is homogeneous grouping? Do different students benefit more from it? My guest today recently published a study investigating these very questions. Her name is Dr. Susan...

  
• 06.09.2020

  E16 Supporting ELA Instruction through Coding with Dr. Stacy Delacruz

  Welcome to Episode 16 of the teaching literacy podcast. I hope the end of your school year went well, and that you get a well earned break this summer Many teachers use the summer to think about how to improve...

  
• 05.16.2020

  Episode 15: Remote Learning 101 with Matt Miller

  Welcome to the Teaching Literacy Podcast! I hope this episode finds you healthy and that your teaching has thrived in spite of current events. I’m very excited for today’s episode. It’s becoming clear that we are in middle of a landmark...

  
• 04.26.2020

  Episode 14: Resilient Students: Bridging Body and Mind with Dr. Derrik and Cassie Tollefson

  Welcome to another episode of the Teaching Literacy Podcast. It is great to have you with us for another great episode. I hope you and your families are well and healthy, and that your work is as productive and influential...

  
• 04.10.2020

  Episode 13: How Words Work with Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert

  Developing readers will likely encounter thousands of unfamiliar words over the course of a school year. How will you teach those words to your students? My guest today is Dr. Freddy Hiebert and she has some excellent insight to this...