This podcast is for educators interested in the science of reading who want to hear the latest research on teaching reading and writing and learn how to make it practical for your classroom. Our guests include some of the most well-known literacy researchers and experts, as well as teachers and leaders doing the hard work every day!
The Melissa and Lori Love Literacy™ podcast offers advice on all aspects of literacy. Melissa and Lori, two friends and literacy experts from Baltimore, host the series. Their district introduced a curriculum, Wit & Wisdom ELA, which resulted in much change. Wit & Wisdom is a curriculum founded on books that intrigue curious minds and share diverse perspectives. Through their passion for supporting educators, they decided to start this podcast.
This podcast provides expertise across the education system. Melissa and Lori invite experts to share their knowledge and passion for reading. Professor Doug Fisher joins to talk about a transformative approach to reading. It questions what the goal should be and says comprehension is an outcome rather than a skill. The episode also offers practical advice that teachers can apply in their classrooms.
In a "Back to School" podcast episode, expert Holly Lane discusses educational research. She starts by helping listeners define "the science of reading." Holly admits that it has a different "right" meaning for everyone. On a similar topic, researcher Neena Saha joins to discuss reading research. She believes that science has a complex role within education. For Neena, the most important thing is understanding what will help children the most.
Other experts include researcher Hugh Catts and comprehension expert Nancy Hennessy. Lecturer Nathaniel Swain discusses how to transform students into confident readers. He believes it's all about balancing speed with comprehension. This balance is critical in the digital age, when skimming texts is common. Author Jan Hasbrouck also joins the podcast. She shares recommendations for how best to assess fluency in children. Jan also reveals why she went from being a reading teacher to studying fluency.
The Melissa and Lori Love Literacy™ podcast provides insightful discussions about teaching literacy. The hosts talk to experts, from researchers to authors, to gain different perspectives. Melissa and Lori ask valuable questions and share practical advice to help educators.
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