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Shanahan on Literacy

Timothy Shanahan
Reading Comprehension
Reading Instruction
Literacy Education
Science Of Reading
Phonics Instruction
Phonics
Phonemic Awareness
Teaching Strategies
Literacy Instruction
Fluency Instruction
Reading Achievement
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Reading Fluency
Small Group Instruction
Text Organization
Professional Development
Orton-Gillingham
Speech-To-Print
Print-To-Speech
Complex Text

Timothy Shanahan is a renowned expert on the teaching of literacy. This podcast addresses practical issues in teaching students to read and to read better.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded3 years ago
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In the previous episode, the research on how much we are reading these days was reviewed. This episode explores the reasons for the decline in reading and what can be done to change its direction. The solution will surprise you.

Recently, a number of reports have revealed that Americans (and Brits and Australians) aren't reading for pleasure as much as they used to. This has led some to conclude that we are in big trouble. Is that the case? What does the decline in reading m... more

We talk a lot about what to teach in reading, but not so much about how much reading we should teach. This episode aims at making sense of the amounts of time needed to teach reading as effectively as our society requires.

This podcast explores how reading fluency is best improved in the upper grades -- explaining when instruction should shift to Tier 2 settings and the methods and texts best used for teaching.

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Timothy Shanahan
Host of the show; renowned literacy educator and scholar guiding discussions.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
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    I’ve enjoyed your blog for many years! Thank you for this as well!

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    United States3 years ago
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    I am so happy that you have started this Podcast for your blogs. I track your blogs, but I have a hard time finding the time to read them. However, most every morning I listen to Podcasts on literacy so I am excited to add yours’ to it. Thank you

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    JEteach
    United States3 years ago

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Appreciates credible, data-driven discussions on literacy policy
Very informative and practical for classroom use
Audience-friendly with evidence-based ideas
Clear emphasis on research applicability for teachers and admins
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Our Middle School Reading Scores are Dropping – Help!
Q: What should schools do when middle school reading scores are stagnating or dropping, and what interventions should be added?
Focus on increasing total literacy instruction from grades 3–8, ensure two hours per day of literacy work with effective use of that time, include word study (vocabulary, morphology, spelling) and some advanced decoding skills, emphasize text reading fluency through grade eight, avoid relying on below-grade texts, and implement strong Tier 2 interventions for students with decoding difficulties, along with explicit reading comprehension and writing instruction.
The Whats, Hows, and Whys of Teaching Sight Vocabulary
Q: What are the differences between sight words, high-frequency words, and words with irregular spelling patterns?
Sight words are recognized immediately by readers, while high-frequency words are identified by their occurrence in texts, and irregular words do not follow predictable spelling patterns.
The Whats, Hows, and Whys of Teaching Sight Vocabulary
Q: Why is there so much attention to sight words?
Sight words are crucial for decoding and recognizing words quickly to improve reading fluency.
Do Middle and High School Students Need Fluency Instruction and What Counts as Instruction?
Q: Do middle and high school students need fluency instruction?
Yes, many struggling readers who are significantly behind in their reading skills will require fluency instruction throughout high school.
What Do We Do with Above Grade Level Readers?
Q: What should teachers do with students who are above grade level readers?
Teachers should consider various strategies, such as integrating advanced readers into group activities, providing independent tasks, or utilizing multiple texts for engagement.

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A practical, research-informed exploration of literacy instruction, policies, and classroom strategies. Episodes foreground evidence-based approaches to reading—from decoding and fluency to comprehension, writing connections, and the science of reading—while critiquing popular myths and policy claims. Hosts emphasize actionable guidance for teachers, schools, and administrators, with concrete classroom examples, schedules, and resource references. The show often centers on balancing explicit instruction with text-driven learning and regularly discusses how to evaluate research for real-world impact, making it especially useful for educators, coaches, and policy-minded listeners who want tangible takeaways and credible frameworks.

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