The Knowledge Matters Podcast Introducing Season 3: Literacy and the Science of Learning
Jun 17, 2025
Discover the fascinating connections between the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning. The hosts discuss how long-term memory impacts reading comprehension and why holistic reading is superior to screen excerpts. They also emphasize that clear writing fosters clearer thinking in students. This engaging conversation with educators and researchers highlights the essential goals of memory retention and knowledge-building in education.
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Memory Is The Goal Of Education
- Long-term memory is the transformational goal of education because it lets students retrieve and use knowledge.
- Building durable memory changes who students are and how they think, enabling deeper learning.
Shared Reading Sparks Joy
- Dylan Wiliam describes the excitement of students reacting together while reading aloud.
- He links that shared reaction to increased interest and joy in classroom reading.
Design Curriculum To Build Knowledge
- Use knowledge-building to ease working memory load and support comprehension.
- Design curriculum to store essential information in long-term memory so students can think more deeply.
