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Literacy and background knowledge: Essential skills for life (with Dr. Pamela Snow)

De Facto Leaders

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Navigating Literacy in the Digital Age

This chapter features a cognitive psychology professor discussing her work in the science of language and reading and the impact of social media on literacy debates. It highlights the disconnect between teacher preparation and effective reading instruction, while emphasizing the need for rigorous research and improved communication between educators and researchers. The chapter calls for educators to be more engaged in literacy discussions and for better training to discern effective teaching methodologies.

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