There is much to know as we teach foundational and more advanced literacy. Here’s where questions arise. How much do teachers need to know about the science of reading to be effective and successful in the classroom? A related question: How much do students need to know about technical reading and language terms to develop and grow their literacy skills and confidence? 

In this episode, our trio of literacy experts looks at reading terminology and who needs to know what so learners become readers. Take away some insight and perspective every educator can use to hone their practice.

Show Notes
Literacy Leaders:

• Hollis Scarborough
• Christopher Such
• Louisa Moats

Resources:

• The misunderstood limits of folk science: an illusion of explanatory depth by Leonid Rozenblit and Frank Keil
• Scarborough's Reading Rope
• Teaching Reading Is Rocket Science by Louisa Moats

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