EP58| Vocabulary Instruction with Dr. Blythe Anderson

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSSIn this episode, Jake is joined by Dr. Blythe Anderson to discuss her research with vocabulary instruction strategies. References: Anderson, B. E. (2024). Vocabulary Talk Moves: Using Language to Promote Word Learning. The Reading Teacher, 77(4), 439–452. https://doi.org/10.1002/trtr.2263 Anderson, B....

EP57|Inferences with Dr. Marianne Rice

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSSIn this episode, Dr. Marianne Rice joins Jake to discuss the different types of inferences and how teachers can support their students in generating inferences to enhance comprehension. For more information, be sure to check out literacy.io References:...

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Upper Elementary Reading Fluency and Comprehension Sessions for Utah Educators

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSSUtah Educators — let’s talk about fluency and comprehension!October 1 – Brigham CityOctober 7 – Salt Lake CityOctober 22 – St. George Make sure to sign up for both sessionsFluency: https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/64621Comprehension: https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/64623All sessions are free of charge and 7 relicensure...

E56|Strive-for-Five with Drs. Tricia Zucker and Sonia Cabell

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSSIn this episode, Drs. Tricia Zucker and Sonia Cabell join Jake to discuss their “Strive-for-Five Conversations” strategy for promoting oral language development through simple, serve and return style conversations in the classroom. References: Strive-for-Five Conversations, by Tricia Zucker & Sonia...

E55|Synchronous Paired Oral Reading Techniques with Dr. Jake Downs

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSSIn this episode Dr. Jake Downs joins us to talk about his research on Synchronous Paired Oral Reading techniques. Guest hosted by Dr. Chase Young. Reference: Downs, J., & Mohr, K. A. J. (2024). A Multilevel Meta-Analysis of Synchronous Paired...

E54|The Literacy 50 with Melissa and Lori

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSSMelissa Loftus and Lori Sappington join us on the show to discuss their recent book entitled “The Literacy 50: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night” available through Scholastic. In this episode we discuss Melissa...

E53|Encouraging Reading Motivation with Dr. Margaret Vaughn and Dr. Dixie Massey

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSSMy guests for this episode are here to discuss the role of dispositions, motivation, and agency within the classroom. Their names are Dr. Margaret Vaughn and Dr. Dixie Massey. Dr. Margaret Vaughn is a professor in the Department of Teaching...

E52|Reading Profiles with Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSSMy guest today is here to talk to use about reading profiles and how to use them in your classroom. Her name is Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling and she is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Special Education at the...