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Hard Words/Sold a Story dramatically misrepresented reading scores and reading instruction, but the sensationalism has created very bad reading legislation that is also overly simplistic. Neither the previous status quo nor the SOR fad is acceptable 2/2
Read this whole 🧵. One truth after another (with GIFS!).
Read this whole 🧵. One truth after another (with GIFS!).
Science of Reading is a scam that is about economic gain for its purveyors and is not science based. tultican.com/2024/04/10/job… #profiteering
If SOR has the answers how do you explain these findings clpe.org.uk/blog/telling-s…
Looking for reasonable tix for @oliviarodrigo @WellsFargoCtr to make our 12 year old’s birthday wishes come true!
I love Dr. Andy Johnson's podcast and this may be my favorite: Emily Hanford, Reading Instruction, and an Age of Clownery. "Amongst the clutter of jokes disguised as facts, it can be difficult to get accurate or truthful information out to the public." rss.com/podcasts/drand…
PLEASE STOP PERPETUATING THIS NONSENSE
Fight against the SOR pendulum swinging too far ✊🏼 Students SHOULD decode words… AND they should look at the pictures/ask if what they read makes sense. Metacognition is key—did what I thought the word said make sense in this context? It’s NOT an either/or. It’s a first-then.
"Science of" Movement Repeating Mistakes of Education Reform Cycles radicalscholarship.com/2024/03/15/sci… via @plthomasEdD
Teacher pay lags significantly behind the pay of other college-educated workers. Teachers made 26.4% less than other similarly educated professionals in 2022—the lowest level since 1960. In 1996, the difference was only 6.1% Attrition rates will soon exceed critical…
Every scoff at "unmet needs" is a childs needs missed somewhere. Every dismissal of relationships means less vital information shared between the adult and child. Every "trauma informed" sneer is a step closer to missing something really important. This stuff matters.
English learner advocates in California oppose ‘science of reading’ bill | EdSource edsource.org/2024/english-l…
Has the Science of Reading become a rampant thought-terminating cliché?eminamclean.com/post/has-the-s…
Reminders if your state/district/school is doing the reading program shuffle Reading programs haven't failed. New reading programs are not a solution. Reading programs shuffle benefit corporate education industry 1/x
@DrMaryHoward @plthomasEdD Money is the driving force behind the lie that teachers are too unprepared or incompetent to teach kids how to read. Publishing companies need to stir up fake debates so they can make huge profits off of public monies.
"The “science of reading” movement in the US is misguided and costly, mostly benefitting commercial interests repackaging reading programs and materials emphasizing phonics." @plthomasEdD radicalscholarship.com/2024/03/04/cau…
Many pro-direct instruction folks are using a recent article from BNN as evidence against inquiry-based learning, thinking classrooms, etc. I respect these people as educators who, like me, want what's best for students. But, let's dig into what this study actually tells us.
Many pro-direct instruction folks are using a recent article from BNN as evidence against inquiry-based learning, thinking classrooms, etc. I respect these people as educators who, like me, want what's best for students. But, let's dig into what this study actually tells us.
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153 Followers 264 Following 20+ year literacy educator and coach, still learning every day from known and not-so-known mentors, kids, and other passionate teachers.
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Apparently US States are mandating narrow synthetic phonics. Come and listen to our ILA webinar on Tuesday 30th May to hear about a new evidence-based alternative. @ILAToday
Do not assume elementary students are a) too young to understand complex topics and b) not hearing about them already It’s far more dangerous to let them grow up consuming myths & misinformation than to engage them in conversation with patience & care
Is it going to be public knowledge which teachers are carrying their guns to school? I can't be the only parent who would want my kid out of that class immediately
@hilarym99 Normalizing it and helping them find ways to show and grow their strengths (while of course also supporting them with all the things needed tier 2 or 3 wise with reading and writing) It’s hard. Sometimes kids will avoid using accommodations as they feel it draws attention etc
For folks with dyslexia or parents of children with dyslexia: how and when did you learn about/tell kid about the diagnosis?
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“one that incorporates phonics along w language development, building knowledge, comp strategies, motivation & engagement, & culturally responsive teaching. Only by addressing all these elements in context, they argue, can we truly apply "SoR" in an equitable & effective way.”
Robert Tierney and David Pearson take a close look at 10 major assertions that are often put forward by advocates of the "Science of Reading" (SoR) approach to literacy instruction. SoR has gained a lot of traction recently, with its emphasis on explicit, systematic phonics as…
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Gross Lack of respect, growing demands (equivalent to the job of several people rolled into one), sucking the joy via mandated poorly written boxed curriculum and incredibly flawed high stakes standardized tests, giant class sizes… are some top themes driving teachers out
I’ve been in this profession for 20 yrs. New teacher me thrived along side my veteran teacher mentor but I fear the days of the veteran teacher are numbered. Finding an expert teacher who has been in the field for 20 yrs is becoming a unicorn of a find. & imho… that’s really bad
I've read through these responses and have seen other posts about teacher's leaving the profession in droves but no one spells out what exactly is making them leave? Most say it is not the kids. Some mention admin, but I'm curious what exactly is making everyone leave?
I'm excited to slow chat with you today on the topic of BUILDING LITERACY SKILLS IN ALL CONTENT AREAS. Follow along with #CorwinTalks #TeachingReadingAcrosstheDay. More about the ideas, tips, and research I share today can be found in my new book, out in less than 2 weeks.
Every lesson is an opportunity to build vocabulary and knowledge. Students primarily learn vocabulary through context. With any text, ID what words you can highlight, teach, & help students engage with. How do you select words to teach? #CorwinTalks shorturl.at/mqH46
This is an excellent question. For me it’s: 1) more expectations with 0 support from district or school admin 2) less creative freedom 3) too few adults to help with dysregulated students 4) an absence of helpful and fruitful PD 5) high-stakes standardized testing
I've read through these responses and have seen other posts about teacher's leaving the profession in droves but no one spells out what exactly is making them leave? Most say it is not the kids. Some mention admin, but I'm curious what exactly is making everyone leave?
@BobLeBoeuf1 Genuinely confused. Can you point out a problem w something I’ve said? What exactly is wrong with wanting kids to critically think about texts they read and the world they live in? Is there something in the graphic I missed? Being genuine as I don’t understand backlash on this
@BobLeBoeuf1 You have a problem with people thinking critically about things they read? Thats weird
'America has become like the Wild West in terms of reading and instructional curricula. Anything goes, except for what a selected group of influential individuals deem poor programs.' nancyebailey.com/2024/04/17/whe…
It’s strange when people choose to attack teachers on social media after wildly misinterpreting something. Like…. Sir. I spent most of my free time today crowdfunding to buy enough pencils for my class. I don’t have time for much else
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