"A Balanced Reading Diet" w/ Dr. Kara Hollins

07/01/24 • 40 min

Literacy encompasses more than just the basic ABCs. In this episode, we unpack the definition of literacy in an ever-changing world, as Dr. Kara Hollins joined the program, to discuss how to nurture critical thinking skills, plus what practical advice she has for inspiring a passion for reading and writing in children. Whether you're a parent, educator, or lifelong learner, this episode will help provide you the tools to unlock literacy's potential and empower yourself & others.

Links to works discussed in this episode -

Active View Reading Model: https://www.nellkduke.org/the-active-view-of-reading

Kara's profile link: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/faculty/kag2129/

Title of Article referenced: Beyond Representation: Using Nonfiction Children’s Literature to Address Ableism by Kara G. Hollins, Sarah L. Schlessinger

Center on the Developing Child: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/executive-function/

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Links to works discussed in this episode -

Active View Reading Model: https://www.nellkduke.org/the-active-view-of-reading

Kara's profile link: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/faculty/kag2129/

Title of Article referenced: Beyond Representation: Using Nonfiction Children’s Literature to Address Ableism by Kara G. Hollins, Sarah L. Schlessinger

Center on the Developing Child: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/executive-function/

This episode is brought to you by -

Fresh Roasted Coffee & Positively Tea - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels us at https://lddy.no/1i34i & use the promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% off your first purchase!

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Links from today's episode -

EdLoc: https://www.edloc.org

League of Women Voters: https://www.lwv.org

Socials: Edloc.org weareedloc, educational leaders of color

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