Listen "Simple View of Reading and Beyond with Dr. Janet Mort"
Episode Synopsis
Shannon and Mary chat with Dr. Janet Mort, who has fifty years of experience in the field of education and reading. We discuss the Simple View of Reading and how that affected reading instruction in the 1980s and 1990s. Dr. Mort then shares how the research following the Simple View of Reading has shifted and become more defined. This discussion provides context to reading research over the last few decades and helps reading teachers understand how Science of Reading discoveries impact classroom instruction.Episode Links for Resources mentioned:Reading Rockets: Simple View of ReadingThe Reading Universe: Understanding the Big Picture: A Professional Development Guide to Illustrate the Universe of Skills for a Structured Approach to Early Literacy InstructionTwitter photo of the Simple View of ReadingPath to Proficient Reading (Dr. Spear-Swerling)Video explanation of 4 quadrants Nell Duke: Beyond Simple View Simple View of Reading YouTube Reading League Curriculum Evaluation GuideLanguage Comprehension Fatal flaw in SORReading in the Brain: The New Science of How We Read by Sanislas Dehaene *Amazon affiliate link, where we earn a small commission from your purchase*Strategies that Work by Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis *Amazon affiliate link*NAEYC Literacy Learning for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers by Tanya Wright, Sonia Cabell, and Nell Duke *Amazon affiliate link*Hugh Catt's Florida State UniversityDr. Mort's website Joyful Literacy OnlineScience of Reading Summit May 2023Sprig Learning's partnership with Joyful Literacy InterventionsShannon's High Frequency Word Mapping resourcesCOME JOIN THE CONVERSATION!Support the show Get Literacy Support through our Patreon Bonus Episodes access through your podcast app Bonus episodes access through Patreon Buy us a coffee Get a FREE Green Chef box using our link
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