
The Science of Reading with Linda Rhyne
08/13/24 • 44 min
In this episode, Gene Tavernetti speaks with Linda Rhyne, award-winning educator and owner of Rhyne Consulting. They discuss the changing landscape of literacy education, instructional coaching, and practical strategies for supporting teachers. Linda shares her vast experience in teaching, literacy coaching, and district-level instructional support, providing actionable insights for educators and coaches.
00:00 Introduction
01:21 Science of Reading
01:40 Role and Experience as a Literacy Coach
04:32 Transition to Instructional Coaching
06:39 Responding to Change in Literacy Practices
20:45 Transparency and Trust in Coaching
30:26 Challenges and Strategies in Coaching
Get in touch with Linda:
Website: lindarhyneconsulting.com
Instagram: instagram.com/lindarhyneconsulting
Facebook: facebook.com/lindarhyneconsulting
Lindedin: linkedin.com/linda-rhyne-91704b93/
You Tube: youtube.com/@lindarhyne8246
This podcast sponsored by:
The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here.
Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here.
In this episode, Gene Tavernetti speaks with Linda Rhyne, award-winning educator and owner of Rhyne Consulting. They discuss the changing landscape of literacy education, instructional coaching, and practical strategies for supporting teachers. Linda shares her vast experience in teaching, literacy coaching, and district-level instructional support, providing actionable insights for educators and coaches.
00:00 Introduction
01:21 Science of Reading
01:40 Role and Experience as a Literacy Coach
04:32 Transition to Instructional Coaching
06:39 Responding to Change in Literacy Practices
20:45 Transparency and Trust in Coaching
30:26 Challenges and Strategies in Coaching
Get in touch with Linda:
Website: lindarhyneconsulting.com
Instagram: instagram.com/lindarhyneconsulting
Facebook: facebook.com/lindarhyneconsulting
Lindedin: linkedin.com/linda-rhyne-91704b93/
You Tube: youtube.com/@lindarhyne8246
This podcast sponsored by:
The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here.
Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here.
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Fact Freaks and Building Math Fluency with Steve Hare
In this episode, Gene Tavernetti interviews Steve Hare, a long-time classroom math teacher and the creator of the You Teach You book series and Fact Freaks, a free math fact website. They discuss the importance of learning math facts, the motivation behind Fact Freaks, and how Steve's instructional strategies evolved, especially during COVID-19.
Topics include:
- techniques for improving math education
- student individualized learning
- impact of worked examples on student understanding.
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Steve Hare's Background
01:18 Importance of Math Facts
02:01 Creation of Fact Freaks
02:53 Fact Freaks Accessibility
03:38 Development and Evolution of Fact Freaks
04:24 The Need for 100% Accuracy
06:03 Impact of Speed on Accuracy
08:03 Implementation in Classrooms
16:15 Benefits of Worked Examples
13:32 Overcoming COVID-19 Challenges
21:31 Encouraging Student Independence
22:46 Managing Differentiated Classrooms
27:55 Teacher and Student Benefits
36:40 Conclusion and Resources
This podcast sponsored by:
The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here.
Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here.
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Tackling Math Education Challenges with Dr. Anna Stokke
Gene Tavernetti hosts Dr. Anna Stokke, a math professor and educational advocate, discussing math education, her non-profit after school math program, math facts, and the importance of effective teaching methods grounded in rigorous research.
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Anna Stokke's Non-Profit
02:40 Math Facts Controversy
04:07 Starting the After-School Program
05:10 Response from Schools
06:19 Math Department Coordination
09:03 Science of Learning Discussion
16:17 Math Specialists Debate
18:50 Importance of Proper Resources
21:09 Higher Grade Connectivity
25:14 Conceptual Understanding in Math
31:29 Real World Relevance in Math
37:49 Conclusion
This podcast sponsored by:
The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here.
Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here.
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