The science of reading is by no means limited to phonics. However, phonics instruction is an essential component in a Structured Literacy classroom.
The science of reading is by no means limited to phonics. However, phonics instruction is an essential component in a Structured Literacy classroom.
The “science of reading” refers to a vast body of multidisciplinary research providing a rationale for what must be taught to ensure almost all students can learn to read.
As educators, we all share a special love for students and readers who struggle, so we will be emphasizing the strategies that have proven most effective for our multilingual learners, students with IEPs, and those with specific reading difficulties like dyslexia.
Dr. Archer has researched, taught, consulted, and motivated for decades. Literacy teaching is who she is, however, she is also known for her ever-present encouragement of teachers far and wide. She is known to help a new teacher with advice and build up frustrated educators as they strive to do what’s best for their students.
The ability to write is as essential to learning as the ability to read.
Jason D. DeHart is a passionate educator, currently teaching English at Wilkes Central High School in Wilkesboro, NC. He served as a middle-grades English teacher for eight years and an assistant professor of reading education at Appalachian State University from 2019 to 2022.
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