Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow to teach students to be strong writers using SRSD - with Dr. Karen Harris
207: Dr. Karen Harris, the creator of SRSD (self-regulated strategy development), walks us through this evidence-based approach to teaching writing. …
1 year, 1 month ago
[Listen Again] How to teach writing in K-8: A thinkSRSD deep dive with Dr. Leslie Laud
If you're looking for an evidence-based approach to teaching writing in all grades, look no further than thinkSRSD! Dr. Leslie Laud explains this app…
1 year, 1 month ago
Strategies for teaching writing in the early grades - with Amy Siracusano
206: Amy Siracusano describes the Not So Simple View of Writing and explains how this model helps us make instructional decisions when teaching young…
1 year, 2 months ago
How to incorporate guided practice into your writing lessons - with Leah Mermelstein
205: When I look back at my own writing instruction, I often gave a quick mini-lesson and expected students to take a "nose dive" into independent wr…
1 year, 2 months ago
Can we redeem the writing workshop approach? - with April Smith
204: "Writing workshop" is almost a bad word in today's science of reading circles. It's true that many elements of the model need improvement, but i…
1 year, 2 months ago
Evidence-based practices in teaching writing - with Dr. Steve Graham
203: With his 47 years of experience, Dr. Steve Graham has much to share about what research says about teaching writing and how to apply it to class…
1 year, 2 months ago
How to cure the balanced literacy hangover - with Dr. Brent Conway & Jen Hogan
202: Dr. Brent Conway, school superintendent, and Jen Hogan, curriculum coordinator, have written a fascinating white paper, Early Literacy and the B…
1 year, 3 months ago
How to choose a new reading program - with Dr. Maria Murray
201: If your school is looking for a new reading program, this is the episode for you! Dr. Maria Murray, president of The Reading League, explains ho…
1 year, 3 months ago
EPISODE 200!
200: In today's celebratory episode, I share my science of reading journey so far and identify my very favorite guest from the last five years. Just …
1 year, 3 months ago
How to address the needs of advanced readers - with Dr. Nancy Young
199: Dr. Nancy Young, creator of The Ladder of Reading & Writing infographic, explains why we need to challenge students who are advanced in reading …
1 year, 3 months ago