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Episode Synopsis
In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host Alex Reynolds, Literacy Content Specialist for the EEF, and expert guests to discuss vocabulary instruction, connections to reading and the curriculum.
Professor Jessie Ricketts, Director of Language and the reading acquisition research group for the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway University of London (Start - 27:25)
Marcus Jones, Literacy Lead at Huntington Research School and English Teacher (27:25 - 50:32)
Host and co-host reflections (50:32 - End)
Further Resources:
EEF Vocabulary in Action Classroom Strategies Resource
EEF Vocabulary in Action: Misconceptions Resource
EEF Blog, Through the Keyhole of the Reading House, Part 1: Vocabulary, Comprehension and Word Reading
Professor Jessie Ricketts, Director of Language and the reading acquisition research group for the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway University of London (Start - 27:25)
Marcus Jones, Literacy Lead at Huntington Research School and English Teacher (27:25 - 50:32)
Host and co-host reflections (50:32 - End)
Further Resources:
EEF Vocabulary in Action Classroom Strategies Resource
EEF Vocabulary in Action: Misconceptions Resource
EEF Blog, Through the Keyhole of the Reading House, Part 1: Vocabulary, Comprehension and Word Reading
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