TRT Podcast#65: Response to Fountas & Pinnell #9 - Do teachers know best? Fountas and Pinnell tell us that no literacy program can take the place of a teacher's expertise. And they're right! But expertise comes from knowledge, and that knowledge is not innate. In this episode I'll share online courses that will improve your understanding of the science of reading. Listen to the episode here Full ... Read More
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Reaction to Fountas & Pinnell #8: Is structured literacy responsive?
TRT Podcast#64: Reaction to Fountas & Pinnell #8 - Is structured literacy responsive? Fountas and Pinnell are proud to describe their approach as responsive; rather than follow a script, they make observations and tailor their instruction to meet individual needs. They insinuate that more structured programs don't allow teachers to adjust for individual students. Is that a correct assumption? Is structured ... Read More
Reaction to Fountas & Pinnell #7: Do Fountas & Pinnell promote “balanced literacy?”
TRT Podcast#63: Reaction to Fountas & Pinnell #7 - Do Fountas and Pinnell promote "balanced literacy?" Fountas and Pinnell are steering clear of the label "balanced literacy." But should they? Do they deserve the label? Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related resources Fountas & Pinnell's series: Just to Clarify Emily Hanford's response: Influential authors Fountas and ... Read More
Reaction to Fountas & Pinnell #6: We can teach phonics AND language comprehension
TRT Podcast#62: Reaction to Fountas & Pinnell #6 - You can teach phonics AND language comprehension Fountas and Pinnell caution against focusing "only on accuracy and decoding." If we do that, they say, students may not understand that what they read must make sense. But the science of reading community doesn't advocate phonics alone. Far from it! Listen to the episode here Full episode ... Read More
Reaction to Fountas & Pinnell #5: Here’s why you SHOULD use decodable books
TRT Podcast#61: Reaction to Fountas & Pinnell #5 - Here's why you SHOULD use decodable books Fountas and Pinnell aren't moving when it comes to decodable books. They believe these books are contrived and that decodable books teach children that their reading doesn't have to make sense. But decodable books are exactly what our beginning readers SHOULD be reading. Here's why. Listen to the episode ... Read More
Reaction to Fountas & Pinnell #4: Here are the problems with guided reading
TRT Podcast#60: Reaction to Fountas & Pinnell #4 - Here are the problems with guided reading For Fountas and Pinnell, guided reading is the key piece of the reading block. But there are some problems with the guided reading approach in K-2. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related resources Fountas & Pinnell's series: Just to Clarify Emily Hanford's response: Influential ... Read More