S2E9: Nate Joseph on Meta-Analysis and the Scientific Principles of Teaching
Oct 10, 2022
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Nate Joseph, author of the Scientific Principles of Teaching, discusses the methodology and criticisms of secondary meta-analysis in education. They explore the importance of evidence-based instruction, teaching phonemic awareness, and the debate between phonics and balanced literacy. The impact of content knowledge on standardized assessments, the effectiveness of repeated reading strategy, the impact of student choice and math instruction, and the effects of calculators on math instruction are also discussed.
Evidence-based education is crucial and should be prioritized in teaching practices.
Contextual relevance of teaching strategies based on grade level and subject area is essential for effective reading and writing instruction.
A balanced approach to math instruction, considering various factors and tailored to student needs, is effective in improving learning outcomes.
Deep dives
Importance of evidence-based education and criticism of Haddy's methods
The podcast episode discusses the importance of evidence-based education and the criticism of Dr. John Haddy's methods in educational research. The speaker emphasizes the need for evidence-backed approaches in education, highlighting the potential shortcomings of meta-analyses that accept studies of all levels of quality. The episode features Nate Joseph, author of 'The Scientific Principles of Teaching,' who addresses the criticisms of Haddy's work and explains how his approach to secondary meta-analysis improves upon and avoids the flaws of previous research. Nate leverages his experience as a teacher to provide insights into the science of reading and math, offering a more practical perspective on educational practices.
Findings on evidence-based instruction in reading and writing education
The podcast episode presents the findings of a secondary meta-analysis on evidence-based instruction in reading and writing education. The research reveals that foundational knowledge, including phonemic awareness, morphology, vocabulary, and phonics, plays a crucial role in the early grades. These elements show significant impacts on learning outcomes. Conversely, teaching strategies such as comprehension and fluency come into focus in later grades. The episode emphasizes the importance of considering the contextual relevance of different strategies based on grade level and subject area. The speaker also discusses the need for further research to comprehensively address all aspects of reading and writing instruction.
Insights into effective math instruction
The podcast episode explores effective strategies for math instruction based on a secondary meta-analysis. The analysis highlights the importance of considering various factors, such as grade level and student needs. It emphasizes the utility of direct instruction, especially for students with learning disabilities. The episode also emphasizes the value of multiple heuristics or teaching different problem-solving methods, providing students with a conceptual understanding of math formulas, and procedural knowledge. The speaker cautions against extreme approaches and encourages a balanced approach to math instruction, tailored to the specific needs and abilities of students.
The Limitations of Teaching Content Knowledge
Teaching content knowledge and vocabulary instruction alongside reading comprehension in order to improve comprehension outcomes is a common approach in education. However, research shows that this type of knowledge tends to be specific and does not lead to significant improvements in standardized test scores. When assessments are designed to measure specific comprehension outcomes related to the taught content, positive results are seen. Therefore, it is important to teach content knowledge for its own sake rather than purely for the purpose of improving reading outcomes.
The Effectiveness of Reciprocal Teaching and Repeated Reading
Reciprocal teaching, a comprehension instruction strategy, is found to be highly effective in teaching comprehension. This strategy follows a three-step process of 'I do, we do, you do' in which students are gradually guided to understand and apply a specific comprehension skill. Repeated reading, although it may sound boring, has consistently shown high effectiveness in improving reading speed and accuracy. It is particularly beneficial for students in grades 4 to 6 who have acquired decoding skills but need to improve their fluency. Using poetry or content-related passages for repeated reading can provide both fluency practice and content knowledge acquisition.
Somehow, someway, we are already on episode 9 of season 2 of the Progressively Incorrect podcast! Today I have the absolute pleasure of talking with the incredible Nate Joseph, the author of the Scientific Principles of Teaching (check out this page for all his books) Nate is a fan of secondary meta-analysis, a methodology popularized … Continue reading S2E9: Nate Joseph on Meta-Analysis and the Scientific Principles of Teaching
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