A Novel Idea: The History of the Science of Reading
Iowa Reading Research CenterHost Meg Mechelke explores the history of the science of reading and literacy instruction in the United States.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Categories | EducationHistory | ||||
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Our journey through the history of literacy instruction in the United States has brought us to the very place we started: the current science of reading movement that has taken the education field by storm. In this concluding episode of A Novel Idea,... more
Following the explosion of the Reading Wars in California, a push for nationwide literacy legislation swept the nation. In this episode of A Novel Idea we explore the consequences of this movement, including the influence of legislative efforts inclu... more
In the 1990s, debates over literacy instruction reached a tipping point in the nation’s most populous state. Learn more about the reading crisis in California and the start of the so-called “Reading Wars” in this episode of A Novel Idea. Plus, hear f... more
Whole language is one of the most talked about developments in literacy instruction in the past several decades. In this episode of A Novel Idea, we take a look at the history and founders of this popular teaching philosophy and examine its effects o... more
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- Fascinating history of reading instruction
I knew a great deal about reading instruction but I still learned a lot!
Apple Podcasts5Rebecca mac
Canada2 years ago - So interesting…and infuriating!
As a former elementary teacher with a reading endorsement and mother to a bright daughter with dyslexia, I’m a big fan of this podcast. In trying to help my daughter learn to read, I’ve felt completely robbed by the time and money I spent on my education. I’m ashamed that I was allowed to work as a reading teacher with the laughable education I received in the early 2000s on how to teach reading. I’ve learned more about teaching and learning to read through the relatively inexpensive Orten-Gilli... more
Apple Podcasts5AmyLov
United States3 years ago - A must listen podcast series for all educators, families, and policy makers
Thank you, Meg and Iowa Reading Research Center for this incredibly well-researched, timely, and entertaining podcast series. This information will help to change children’s lives because all children have the right to read and write.
As an Orton-Gillingham Fellow, I teach graduate courses for teachers based in the SoR. I am sharing this series with everyone in my courses and everyone I know. Thank you! Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5pecht1United States3 years ago - Great podcast for teachers
This podcast is a gem! Especially the last episode which explains how teachers can evaluate and select curriculums and how teachers can interpret and understand scientific research.
Apple Podcasts5NatPete23United States3 years ago - Great listen!
Very informative and fun! Great narrating!! Easy to follow.
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