In this podcast, we discuss paired reading, a one-on-one method proven to help students needing tailored interventions. This structured, supportive process is especially effective for decoding, fluency and motivation. Regular sessions foster a love for reading and...
Part 6 of this podcast is the second one to address the importance of reading aloud to students. Intentional, daily read-aloud sessions can engage all students, including struggling readers, by choosing texts that expand their experiences and curiosity....
In this episode, Sharon and Phil explore the power of reading aloud. Reading aloud enhances fluency, comprehension and vocabulary. Sharon and Phil emphasise the importance of selecting diverse and complex texts to engage students and build a deeper understanding of...
Cambourne, B. (1999) The Reading Teacher, 53(2), 126 You may wonder why an article written in 2019 would be relevant today but it could have been written yesterday. The article is short (2 pages) but with some important messages. Cambourne suggests that ‘Explicit and...
In this podcast, Sharon and Phil emphasise selecting books with engaging, complex illustrations and clever language to motivate and challenge students. Key points include addressing different reading challenges, leveraging student strengths, and maintaining reading...
Rich, S. D. (2024) The Journal of Reading Recovery, 23(2). The author, Debra Semm Rich, examines what she calls a media version of the Science of Reading (SOR) through a Reading Recovery (RR) lens. Rich provides a strong argument for the Art of Teaching as it is...
Education Minister Jason Clare’s response to teacher shortages is characterised by the “Strong Beginnings” report which advocates for direct instruction, turning away from embodied, experiential and 21st century skills like collaboration, creativity...
this podcast delves into empowering struggling readers in Years 3-6 with effective book selection strategies. Continue
Sharon and Phil further explore the reading ‘workshop’ and discuss the teaching of phrasing to enhance comprehension and engagement, especially for struggling readers. They advocate explicit modelling, mini rehearsals, and feedback. Continue
News from the Copyright Agency Now is the time to apply for the sixth annual Reading Australia Fellowship. The Fellowship supports an experienced English and literacy teacher or teacher librarian to undertake professional skills development and career-enhancing...
