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For The Love Of Literacy

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

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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Three experienced teachers show how to get even your most resistant students to become fascinated by words and sentences. They explain how to turn memory-draining spelling homework into an activity that enriches vocabulary, sight word mapping and pro... more

Would you like to:

• understand how the English spelling system, or orthography, can be taught in so it makes sense to students and teachers, alike? 

• integrate morphemes, the meaningful core of every word, into your reading, spelling and vocabular... more

A wonderful plan for teachers, starting with five-year-old students on up to secondary school, to create a community of students who love exploring language, starting with the written and spoken word.

Based on Ann Whiting and Lyn Anderson's beautifu... more

Do you know how English spelling really works? Go beneath the surface of words to find the connections between orthography (spelling system) and morphology, the meaningful core of every word in every language. While sound-symbol relationships in Engl... more

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Recent Guests

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
Liisa Freure
Founder of Fundamental Learning, focusing on structured literacy teaching.
Fundamental Learning
Episode: Building a Strong Foundation for Structured Literacy Teaching - Sue Hegland & Liisa Freure
Lyn Anderson
Experienced Australian and international teacher and consultant specializing in orthography and literacy development
Episode: A School Year Rich in Words - Ann Whiting & Lyn Anderson
Ann Whiting
Former elementary, middle, and high school English teacher with experience in consultancy and orthographic learning
Episode: A School Year Rich in Words - Ann Whiting & Lyn Anderson
Marie Foley
Literacy instructor trained in Oregon Gillingham and a trainer specializing in structured word inquiry.
Episode: How Dyslexics Make Sense of Written English - Marie Foley & Sara Lee
Sara Lee
Co-owner of Literacy Dr, providing remediation and professional development in literacy.
Literacy Dr
Episode: How Dyslexics Make Sense of Written English - Marie Foley & Sara Lee
Trina Spencer
Professor at Kansas University, school psychologist, and board-certified behavior analyst.
Kansas University
Episode: Transform Read Alouds into Language and Reading Comprehension Lessons - Trina Spencer and Doug Peterson
Doug Peterson
Speech language pathologist and professor at Baylor University.
Baylor University
Episode: Transform Read Alouds into Language and Reading Comprehension Lessons - Trina Spencer and Doug Peterson
Dr. Linnea Ehri
Distinguished professor of educational psychology at the CUNY Graduate Center and expert on reading development.
CUNY Graduate Center
Episode: Sight Words and Morphology Linnea Ehri Pete Bowers Kenn Apel

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Bruce Hallett
Host focused on transforming literacy education through research and practical implementation.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 12 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 States20 days 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 States2 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 States4 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 States5 months ago

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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.
A School Year Rich in Words - Ann Whiting & Lyn Anderson
Q: Can you tell us a little more about morphological word families?
Words belong to families identified by their base element, which unites and holds the denotation for the entire family, making it crucial to gather and understand these families in literacy education.
A School Year Rich in Words - Ann Whiting & Lyn Anderson
Q: How does the section called Writing and Announcing Daily play out in the classroom?
This section involves the teacher writing relevant sentences while announcing the structure of each word, helping students understand orthographic concepts through daily practice and connection to their own writing.
A School Year Rich in Words - Ann Whiting & Lyn Anderson
Q: Could you explain your understanding of what orthography is?
Orthography is about the writing system and encompasses the interconnected components of morphology, etymology, and phonology, which all contribute to understanding the meaning and construction of words.

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Exploring the realms of literacy education, the content focuses on integrating research with practical teaching strategies. Popular topics include structured word inquiry, the importance of morphology, vocabulary development, and effective reading comprehension techniques. The episodes feature insights from established educators and researchers discussing methodologies for making literacy more accessible and effective, particularly for struggling learners and those in special education. By highlighting innovative approaches, the aim is to transform traditional literacy instruction and engage listeners in conversations about enhancing educational practices. The content provides a valuable resource for educators seeking to improve their teach... more

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2. Liisa Freure
3. Lyn Anderson
4. Ann Whiting
5. Marie Foley
6. Sara Lee
7. Trina Spencer
8. Doug Peterson

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