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For The Love Of Literacy

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Morphology
Structured Word Inquiry
Literacy Education
Spelling
Etymology
Dyslexia
English Orthography
Education
Phonology
Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary Development
Literacy Instruction
Teaching Strategies
Curriculum Development
Inquiry-Based Learning
Word Investigation
Learning Environment
Teaching Methods
Orthography
Sentence Structure

For the Love of Literacy provides podcasts about the exciting advances in literacy instruction, from morphology and orthography (the spelling system), to meaningful sight word memorization, and sentence construction and comprehension. We focus on the often overlooked aspects of literacy and their links to language development.

We tie learning to read, spell and writing to their roots in spoken l... more

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If you have ever wondered why your students struggle with word reading, or read accurately but with limited comprehension, then you may want to flip your approach to reading instruction. Start at the sentence level by using Xiuhong Tong and Hélène De... more

Meghan Hicks returns to talk about how teaching structure at the word, sentence, and text levels can help students make sense of the writing process. We often discuss literacy as a system and the importance of students understanding how it works. Meg... more

Bonnie Feeney, a dyslexic mother and Jen Petrich, her PhD neuroscientist daughter discuss dyslexia from a unique perspective—one of from a journey of personal discovery and the other from studying brain science. Hear how their journeys came together,... more

“Just thinking about grammar and syntax raises my anxiety.” Whether you share that reaction or you just feel shaky on some aspects of writing and sentence structure, you aren’t alone. Such a complex topic is not mastered in a one-and-done class. Yet ... more

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S. Hélène Deacon
Professor of Psychology, Dalhousie University; Language and Literacy Lab director
Dalhousie University
Episode: The Sentence Pathway to Decoding and Comprehension -- Xiuhong Tong & S. Hélène Deacon
Xiuhong Tong
Department of Psychology researcher; bilingual literacy development
Education University of Hong Kong
Episode: The Sentence Pathway to Decoding and Comprehension -- Xiuhong Tong & S. Hélène Deacon
Meghan Hicks
Australian educator, private practice and teacher education
Think Write Read (Think Write Read Community)
Episode: Four Powerful Word, Sentence, Text and Cognitive Routines for Teaching Writing - Meghan Hicks
Bonny Feeney
Dyslexia advocate and lifelong learner who discusses her experiences
Independent
Episode: Respecting the Social, Emotional & Academic Needs of Dyslexic Individuals -- Bonnie Feeney & Jen Petrich
Jen Petrich
PhD in Neuroscience; works on literacy and SWI-based approaches
Literacy Doctor / SWI community
Episode: Respecting the Social, Emotional & Academic Needs of Dyslexic Individuals -- Bonnie Feeney & Jen Petrich
Rebecca Marsh
Former high school French teacher with a background in grammar and syntax.
Independent Educator
Episode: Co-Creating a Community of Sentence Scholars - Rebecca Marsh & Meghan Hicks
Kathleen Love
Speech-language pathologist who owns a literacy-focused private practice.
Rain City Reading
Episode: Language Enriching Literacy Ideas for DLD - Kathleen Love and Beth C. Gunshor
Beth Coppoc Gunshor
Speech-language pathologist working in schools, specializing in literacy instruction.
Episode: Language Enriching Literacy Ideas for DLD - Kathleen Love and Beth C. Gunshor
Sue Hegland
Author of Beneath the Surface of Words, and advocate for dyslexia awareness.
Self-employed educator
Episode: Building a Strong Foundation for Structured Literacy Teaching - Sue Hegland & Liisa Freure

Hosts

Bruce Hallett
Host of the literacy-focused programs, with long-running involvement in structured literacy discussions and classroom-oriented pedagogy.
Bruce Howlett
Variant listing tied to the same host footprint; included for completeness as multiple transcripts reference this spelling.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Unique and inspiring!

    It’s so nice to find a podcast that just lets brilliant people talk about how they arrived at their own love of literacy and the ideas they’re excited about!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FavDaughter
    United States7 months ago
  • A Literacy Gem

    We know the reading brain is this beautiful interplay of sounds, symbols, and meaning. However, meaning and structure are often a missing piece of many mainstream conversations. Kudos to you for elevating the voices of expert guests to your platform — and for sharing about our wonderfully, complex system!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MSullivan-Literacy in COLOR
    United States8 months ago
  • LOVE THIS !!

    Thank you for creating this podcast, it is a much needed and valuable resource for understanding English orthography. I’ve enjoyed each one and learned so much! Can’t wait to see what’s next.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loving literacy
    United States10 months ago
  • Awesome information

    Just listened to your podcast and stumbled across it searching SWI! You have the best experts here to share their knowledge. Great podcast! Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Why all the nicknames taken?
    United States10 months ago

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A literacy gem that elevates voices of experts and links word structure to reading and writing.
LOVE THIS !! A valuable resource for understanding English orthography and literacy.
Unique and inspiring: celebrates brilliant guests sharing the joy of literacy and their journeys.
Stumbled upon SWI-focused discussions with top experts; highly engaging and informative.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Spelling-Meaning Connections for Memory and Comprehension - Kimberly Murphy with Peter Bowers
Q: Can you talk about the results of the study?
All children made progress in spelling and reading when applying SWI, showcasing not just academic improvement but also increased confidence.
Spelling-Meaning Connections for Memory and Comprehension - Kimberly Murphy with Peter Bowers
Q: What did SWI add to your practice or your perspective on language and literacy?
It changed everything for my understanding and approach to literacy instruction.
Language Enriching Literacy Ideas for DLD - Kathleen Love and Beth C. Gunshor
Q: Why do you and Beth want to talk about DLD?
We feel incredibly committed to this after being at the International Dyslexia Association Conference because we saw how few people knew about DLD.
Building a Strong Foundation for Structured Literacy Teaching - Sue Hegland & Liisa Freure
Q: Liisa, how did you get involved in the work that you do?
Liisa shares her personal experiences with her daughter's struggles in learning and the realization that led her to explore and learn about dyslexia and structured literacy.
Building a Strong Foundation for Structured Literacy Teaching - Sue Hegland & Liisa Freure
Q: Sue, you've spoken about how your son's difficulty learning to read and especially spell different from your own easy acquisition. Can you speak about that and how did that lead to the writing of Beneath the Surface of Words?
Sue discusses the challenges her son faced with dyslexia, highlighting the surprising difficulties he encountered despite his bright intellect and vast vocabulary.

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A literacy-focused show centered on morphology, orthography, and sentence-level skills, exploring how language structure underpins reading, spelling, and writing. Episodes feature researchers and practitioners who translate theory into classroom practice, with conversations that pair scientific insights with practical teaching strategies. Notable themes include structured word inquiry, explicit syntax, and methods that connect word form to meaning, aiming to empower educators to improve literacy outcomes for diverse learners. The format often blends demonstrations, pedagogical frameworks, and real-world classroom examples, making it useful for teachers, specialists, and education-minded partners seeking evidence-based literacy approaches.

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1. S. Hélène Deacon
2. Xiuhong Tong
3. Meghan Hicks
4. Bonny Feeney
5. Jen Petrich
6. Rebecca Marsh
7. Kathleen Love
8. Beth Coppoc Gunshor

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