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Podcast: The Structured Literacy Podcast
Episode: S6 E5 - How to Reclaim Your Professional Judgement
Description: Professional judgment grows from a foundation of deep, defensible knowledge about how learning actually works. When you understand the cognitive science behind reading development, why systematic phonics instruction matters, and how orthographic mapping occurs, you're equipped to make informed decisions rather than simply following a script. Yet the strongest professional judgment comes from those constantly willing to question their own assumptions. This balance—being confident in what you know while remaining curious about what you don't—is the hallmark of truly effective teachers. Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! We have...