Understanding the Implementation of the Science of Reading: Preschool Through Doctoral Level
Sep 26, 2024
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Dr. Amy Murdoch, the founding director of the Mount St. Joseph Center for Reading Science, shares her passion for applying reading science to young learners. She discusses the importance of educating preschoolers while introducing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support to help all students. Dr. Murdoch delves into creating a doctoral program that shapes future leaders in literacy education. Listen as she highlights successful strategies for implementing essential early reading skills and fostering collaboration among educators to ensure every child thrives.
Fostering early language development through engaging activities like talking and reading is essential for building preschoolers' vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Integrating various literacy components within a cohesive instructional routine enhances reading instruction effectiveness and supports diverse learners' individual needs.
Deep dives
The Importance of Early Language Development
Fostering early language development is crucial for preschoolers, as they learn by engaging with language rather than reading it independently. Activities that promote talking, reading, and listening are essential for expanding a child's vocabulary and comprehension skills. For example, reading to preschoolers not only introduces them to new ideas but also supports their ability to express thoughts and feelings. The focus should be on creating enjoyable interactions that nurture a child's love for language and learning, laying a strong foundation for later literacy skills.
Integrating Literacy Instruction Components
Effective reading instruction requires the integration of various literacy components such as phonics, phonemic awareness, spelling, and comprehension. Teaching these elements together within a cohesive instructional routine enhances their effectiveness compared to siloed approaches. For instance, incorporating spelling and handwriting practice alongside phonics reinforces learning through connections between skills. A systematic approach that blends these components ensures that students can apply their knowledge in practical situations, ultimately leading to better reading outcomes.
Addressing Diverse Learning Needs
All children benefit from similar literacy instruction, but those with disabilities may require tailored approaches with increased intensity to address their specific challenges. For example, essential components like fluency and comprehension must be delivered in a manner that aligns with each child's individual needs to ensure equitable progress. The emphasis on data-driven instructional decisions enables educators to adapt interventions effectively, fostering an environment where struggling readers can thrive alongside their peers. Addressing diverse learning needs is crucial in achieving overall reading success for all students.
The Role of Parents in Literacy Engagement
Parents play an essential role in their preschoolers' literacy development, and engagement should be encouraged from the start of their educational journey. It is important for schools to create partnerships with families, understanding their unique contexts and providing resources that support language and literacy at home. Parents can foster a love of reading by engaging in conversations and shared reading experiences without the pressure of formal decoding skills. By cultivating an accessible and supportive environment for language development, parents can significantly impact their children's readiness for school.
Join this lively discussion with Dr. Amy Murdoch, founding director of the Mount St. Joseph Center for Reading Science, as we explore the need for the application of the science of reading with our youngest learners.
Dr. Murdoch will share why and how educators should apply the principles of the science of reading in preschool and into kindergarten, and the critical nature of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) in every grade and at every stage of learning.
Dr. Murdoch’s commitment to helping pre-service educators move to the science of reading has been constant and admirable. Her work includes an open-source preschool curriculum and application of a grant to support preK–3 reading outcomes.
Listen as we talk to the inspirational Dr. Murdoch about her work with young readers, future teachers of reading, and her experiences co-teaching a graduate course with Dr. Anita Archer.
We’ll discuss:
Examples of how MTSS can be implemented in preK–3 classrooms
The application of the science of reading in preschool
Building a SoR graduate and doctoral program that attracts students from across the country
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