Science of Reading: The Podcast
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Science of Reading: The Podcast will deliver the latest insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading. Via a conversational approach, each episode explores a timely topic related to the science of reading.
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S1-00. About Science of Reading: The Podcast
Science of Reading: The Podcast
Welcome to Science of Reading: The Podcast! We bring educators the latest insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading. We believe equity in education begins with reading science.
Welcome to Science of Reading: The Podcast! We bring educators the latest insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading. We believe equity in education begins with reading science.
10/14/19 • 12 min
3 Listeners
S1-01. The Knowledge Gap: Natalie Wexler
Science of Reading: The Podcast
What’s broken in our education system? Natalie joins Susan for a provocative talk about her latest book, The Knowledge Gap, and how a knowledge-based curriculum can change classrooms—and students’ futures.
Quotes
“Kids actually love to learn stuff. They love to feel like they’re experts. It does wonders for their self-esteem.” - Wexler
“Once teachers try it and can see what can happen...they’re going to say ‘I’m never going back to what I was doing before.” - Wexler
Resources
Natalie Wexler’s books:
The Knowledge Gap: The hidden cause of America's broken education system--and how to fix it
The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grade
Natalie Wexler’s articles:
“Elementary Education Has Gone Terribly Wrong: The Case for Teaching Kids Stuff” (The Atlantic, August 2019)
“Why American Students Haven't Gotten Better at Reading in 20 Years” (The Atlantic, April 2018)
Additional resources:
Cognitive scientist Daniel Willingham’s education blog
Want to discuss the episode? Join our Facebook group Science of Reading: The Community.
Episode Content Timestamps*
2:00: Introduction: Why is Natalie Wexler?
4:00: The meaning of "content"
6:00: How did the problem of not teaching content evolve? Why do we need to teach content?
10:00: Observations from a knowledge-based classroom
13:00: Education reform and the current attention on knowledge building
17:00: Classroom teachers: Addressing misconceptions and confusion, and insight
26:00: The knowledge gap issue beyond just the individual teacher
34:00: The connection between content and writing
36:00: Top things for listeners to take away from this episode
*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute
What’s broken in our education system? Natalie joins Susan for a provocative talk about her latest book, The Knowledge Gap, and how a knowledge-based curriculum can change classrooms—and students’ futures.
Quotes
“Kids actually love to learn stuff. They love to feel like they’re experts. It does wonders for their self-esteem.” - Wexler
“Once teachers try it and can see what can happen...they’re going to say ‘I’m never going back to what I was doing before.” - Wexler
Resources
Natalie Wexler’s books:
The Knowledge Gap: The hidden cause of America's broken education system--and how to fix it
The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grade
Natalie Wexler’s articles:
“Elementary Education Has Gone Terribly Wrong: The Case for Teaching Kids Stuff” (The Atlantic, August 2019)
“Why American Students Haven't Gotten Better at Reading in 20 Years” (The Atlantic, April 2018)
Additional resources:
Cognitive scientist Daniel Willingham’s education blog
Want to discuss the episode? Join our Facebook group Science of Reading: The Community.
Episode Content Timestamps*
2:00: Introduction: Why is Natalie Wexler?
4:00: The meaning of "content"
6:00: How did the problem of not teaching content evolve? Why do we need to teach content?
10:00: Observations from a knowledge-based classroom
13:00: Education reform and the current attention on knowledge building
17:00: Classroom teachers: Addressing misconceptions and confusion, and insight
26:00: The knowledge gap issue beyond just the individual teacher
34:00: The connection between content and writing
36:00: Top things for listeners to take away from this episode
*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute
10/16/19 • 38 min
2 Listeners
S1-14. Special Episode: A conversation with David Steiner
Science of Reading: The Podcast
03/25/20 • 30 min
1 Listener
S1-12. Neuroscience and early literacy: Dr. Bruce McCandliss
Science of Reading: The Podcast
Susan and Dr. Bruce McCandliss, a professor in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University, chat about combining neuroscience with education. How does neuroscience help us understand the changes going on in the brain of a child learning to read? Why do some children struggle so profoundly? He shares his research into focusing the student’s attention on letters and sounds versus on the word as a whole.
Quotes:
“Teachers play a huge role in shaping brain development for reading.”
“This is where education and neuroscience are coming together to create a dialogue in the space of how we support children.”
Resources:
- Bringing Words to Life, Second Edition: Robust Vocabulary Instruction by Isabel Beck
- Where Is Educational Neuroscience? by John T. Bruer, PhD
- 2019 Education Trends by Carrie Gajowski, MA
- Minds, Brains, and Learning: Understanding the Psychological and Educational Relevance of Neuroscientific Research by James P. Byrnes
- Podcast discussion guide
- Want to discuss the episode? Join our Facebook group Science of Reading: The Community.
Episode timestamps*
02:00: Introduction: Who is Bruce McCandless?
02:00: Bruce's Journey into Early Literacy and Neuroscience
05:00: Cognitive Science vs. Neuroscience
07:00: Educational Neuroscience and Brain Development
22:00: The Role of Teachers in Shaping Brain Development
39:00: Future Directions in Educational Neuroscience
45:00: Conclusion and Takeaways
*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute
Susan and Dr. Bruce McCandliss, a professor in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University, chat about combining neuroscience with education. How does neuroscience help us understand the changes going on in the brain of a child learning to read? Why do some children struggle so profoundly? He shares his research into focusing the student’s attention on letters and sounds versus on the word as a whole.
Quotes:
“Teachers play a huge role in shaping brain development for reading.”
“This is where education and neuroscience are coming together to create a dialogue in the space of how we support children.”
Resources:
- Bringing Words to Life, Second Edition: Robust Vocabulary Instruction by Isabel Beck
- Where Is Educational Neuroscience? by John T. Bruer, PhD
- 2019 Education Trends by Carrie Gajowski, MA
- Minds, Brains, and Learning: Understanding the Psychological and Educational Relevance of Neuroscientific Research by James P. Byrnes
- Podcast discussion guide
- Want to discuss the episode? Join our Facebook group Science of Reading: The Community.
Episode timestamps*
02:00: Introduction: Who is Bruce McCandless?
02:00: Bruce's Journey into Early Literacy and Neuroscience
05:00: Cognitive Science vs. Neuroscience
07:00: Educational Neuroscience and Brain Development
22:00: The Role of Teachers in Shaping Brain Development
39:00: Future Directions in Educational Neuroscience
45:00: Conclusion and Takeaways
*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute
03/18/20 • 47 min
1 Listener
S1-27. Fostering relationships between parents and educators: Dr. Catherine Barnes
Science of Reading: The Podcast
Join Dr. Catherine Barnes, CEO of Sudden Impact Solutions and leader of the Black Parents Support Network, as she addresses the shortcomings of the educational system during the pandemic in underserved communities, the need for overcoming parents’ perceptions of judgment by educators, and how educators can foster relationships with parents in order to ensure continuous learning for students during these trying times.
Quotes:
“We are not coming in to judge parents and we are not expecting them to be teachers, but we do value what they bring to the table.”
“We need to make sure that we are addressing students where they are today, socially as well as academically”
Resources:
Black Parent Support Network Facebook group
Co-organizers:
Dr. Diedre Houchen, UF professor
Karla Hutchinson, H.O.M.E Church youth advocate)
Chanae Jackson, parent & parent organizer
Want to discuss the episode? Join our Facebook group Science of Reading: The Community.
Join Dr. Catherine Barnes, CEO of Sudden Impact Solutions and leader of the Black Parents Support Network, as she addresses the shortcomings of the educational system during the pandemic in underserved communities, the need for overcoming parents’ perceptions of judgment by educators, and how educators can foster relationships with parents in order to ensure continuous learning for students during these trying times.
Quotes:
“We are not coming in to judge parents and we are not expecting them to be teachers, but we do value what they bring to the table.”
“We need to make sure that we are addressing students where they are today, socially as well as academically”
Resources:
Black Parent Support Network Facebook group
Co-organizers:
Dr. Diedre Houchen, UF professor
Karla Hutchinson, H.O.M.E Church youth advocate)
Chanae Jackson, parent & parent organizer
Want to discuss the episode? Join our Facebook group Science of Reading: The Community.
08/12/20 • 55 min
1 Listener
S1-20. A conversation with David and Meredith Liben
Science of Reading: The Podcast
05/06/20 • 46 min
1 Listener
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How many episodes does Science of Reading: The Podcast have?
Science of Reading: The Podcast currently has 187 episodes available.
What topics does Science of Reading: The Podcast cover?
The podcast is about How To, Podcasts, Education, Social Sciences and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Science of Reading: The Podcast?
The episode title 'S1-00. About Science of Reading: The Podcast' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Science of Reading: The Podcast?
The average episode length on Science of Reading: The Podcast is 45 minutes.
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Episodes of Science of Reading: The Podcast are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast?
The first episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast was released on Oct 14, 2019.
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