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A Pramatic Way to Address Academic Standards for Writing
Season 19 Episode 7
The impact of academic standards on students’ ability to write is questionable. Some believe that they impede more than enhance effective writ…
3 years, 2 months ago
ASSESSING WRITING: A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE - PART 2
Season 19 Episode 6
The purpose of this podcast is to provide an overview of portfolios, checklists, and anecdotal records used to document students' growth as writers. …
3 years, 2 months ago
Assessing Writing - Documenting Students' Growth: Part 1
Season 19 Episode 5
Why do we assess? For what purpose? In terms of writing, I hope the answer is this: We assess so that we can help students become better write…
3 years, 2 months ago
WE DO NOT TEACH CHILDREN TO GUESS AT WORDS!
Season 19 Episode 4
This podcast will clarify a couple of un-understandings related to whole language reading instruction:
(1) Cueing is NOT an approach to reading instru…
3 years, 3 months ago
Making Sense out of Nonsensical Statements: Reading and Whole Language
Season 19 Episode 3
The Four Nonsensical Statements Related to Whole Language:
(1) Whole language has been debunked. Nope. Hasn't happened. If so, send me a research s…
3 years, 3 months ago
The Importance of Temporary Spelling
Season 19 Episode 2
During the process of writing, students are taught if they don’t know how to spell a word, they should give it their best shot, or use enough letters…
3 years, 3 months ago
Grammar Instruction, Paul Neuman, Strother Martin and a Failure to Communicate
Season 19 Episode 1
Traditional grammar instruction takes an isolated approach. It describes the rules for conjugating verbs, un-dangling participles, and coordinating c…
3 years, 3 months ago
Mental Health Memoire - Chapter 1: A Nanny Goat Sings
Season 18 Episode 1
Chapter 1 - In which a nanny goat sings. Andy experiences an emotional trifecta: fear, shame, and disgust. He also discovers the time travel wires in…
3 years, 3 months ago
Ken Goodman, Emily Hanford, American Public Media, Penquins, and Reading Instruction
Season 17 Episode 18
In this podcast, I examine (a) Ken Goodman, (b) penguins, (c) the psycholinguistic guessing game, (d) Emily Hanford, (e) American Public Media, (f) s…
3 years, 3 months ago
Whole Language has NOT Been Debunked or Disproven
Season 17 Episode 16
This current podcast looks at another un-understanding that has been fabricated out of tiny bits of ignorance, misconceptions, and intellectual sloth…
3 years, 4 months ago