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Podcast: Knowledge for Teachers
Episode: S04E04 - Dr Trina Spencer: The Literacy Priority Most Classrooms Are Missing
Description: In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, Brendan Lee is joined by Dr. Trina Spencer, a leading researcher in language and literacy and the co-developer of Story Champs. They dive deep into why oral language is the true, widely misunderstood foundation of reading comprehension. Dr. Spencer challenges the status quo of literacy instruction by unpacking why we absolutely shouldn't wait for skilled decoding before teaching comprehension.
Tune in as they explore:
Why the idea that academic language develops naturally is a damaging myth.
Why some students struggle despite strong phonics teaching
How just 30 minutes...