Listen "S02E22 - Dr. Leslie Laud - Implementation Science Meets Writing Instruction: ThinkSRSD's Journey to Scalability and Impact"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Leslie Laud. She is the founding Director of ThinkSRSD, a writing program built upon Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD). The discussion covers ThinkSRSD's key strategies, including mnemonics and how to apply them across different grade levels and writing genres. Furthermore, Dr. Laud addresses implementation challenges and provides advice for teachers, emphasising a gradual release of responsibility, the significance of teacher collaboration and the need for professional development that respects teachers' unique contexts.
Resources mentioned:
thinksrsd.com
Facebook Group: think SRSD "Self-Regulated Strategy Development": Releasing Writers
Facebook Group: ThinkSRSD New Zealand and Australia
SRSD
Charles Haynes from Talking to Writing
Judith Hochman
Writing Revolution
Karen Harris
Steve Graham
Amy Thomas
Pooja Patel
Nate Hanford, Leslie Laud, and Elizabeth Rinstra: ThinkSRSD A Secondary Analysis Cohort Investigation
Carol Sue Engler
Linda Mason
Linda Darling Hammond and Anne Lieberman
Dr. Charles Haynes
Dr. Kay Wijekumar
Gemma Maddocks - GEM Literacy
You can connect with Leslie:
Twitter: @LeslieLaud
Bluesky: @leslielaud.bsky.social
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You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter: @learnwithmrlee
Bluesky: @learnwithmrlee.bsky.social
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:
https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast
Register for my upcoming course: A Systematic and Structured Approach to Teaching Primary Mathematics
Use the code: MATESRATES for a 10% discount.
Resources mentioned:
thinksrsd.com
Facebook Group: think SRSD "Self-Regulated Strategy Development": Releasing Writers
Facebook Group: ThinkSRSD New Zealand and Australia
SRSD
Charles Haynes from Talking to Writing
Judith Hochman
Writing Revolution
Karen Harris
Steve Graham
Amy Thomas
Pooja Patel
Nate Hanford, Leslie Laud, and Elizabeth Rinstra: ThinkSRSD A Secondary Analysis Cohort Investigation
Carol Sue Engler
Linda Mason
Linda Darling Hammond and Anne Lieberman
Dr. Charles Haynes
Dr. Kay Wijekumar
Gemma Maddocks - GEM Literacy
You can connect with Leslie:
Twitter: @LeslieLaud
Bluesky: @leslielaud.bsky.social
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter: @learnwithmrlee
Bluesky: @learnwithmrlee.bsky.social
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:
https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast
Register for my upcoming course: A Systematic and Structured Approach to Teaching Primary Mathematics
Use the code: MATESRATES for a 10% discount.
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