Show Notes
In this episode of The Science of Learning, Caroline Spencer explores reading and the processes that help students make sense of text. We explore research on how background knowledge and vocabulary support reading comprehension, the role of fluency in developing confident readers, and evidence on the strategies that can help students engage more effectively with what they read. Tune in for insights and practical takeaways you can use in the classroom today.
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Here are the studies Caroline & Brad discuss: The Matthew effect in reading (1986)
When children are not read to at home (Logan et al, 2019)
Early-initiated childhood reading for pleasure
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