[Episode 67] Exploring the Challenges of Literacy in Education (w/ Kari Yates and Jan Burkins)

22/02/2023 19 min Episodio 67
[Episode 67] Exploring the Challenges of Literacy in Education (w/ Kari Yates and Jan Burkins)

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Join Dr. Wendy Amato and literacy educators and authors Jan Burkins and Kari Yates as they explore the challenges of literacy in education today. Join us for a discussion on their new book, Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom, as we break down the six shifts we can make to integrate effective reading strategies from each perspective. Be sure to check out the show notes below for resources from Kari and Jan!Continue LearningHere are a few of our favorite resources and links for educators looking to explore the shift to more science-aligned practices.Free Downloadable ResourcesDialogic Conversations: A Grover Whitehurst-influenced resource.The Six Commitments: A "nod" to the magnitude and commitment required to make change a reality.Blogs & Related Articles4 Simple Steps for Using Elkonin Boxes to Help Children Lock Words in MemoryUsing Our Flexible Phonics Lesson Template (Part 2): The Phonemic Awareness Warm-UpMaking Time for Complex Text in Literacy InstructionContinuing Education from Learners Edge5227: Shifting Your Focus to the Science of Reading (Featuring Jan & Kari's book, Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom)5150: Magnifying Reading Intervention Through Science and Research5126: Five Keys to Reading InstructionOptions to Continue Your JourneyJoin

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