Knowledge for Teachers 18 - Kevin and Robyn Wheldall on Effective Instruction in Reading
Jul 29, 2023
In this episode, listen to Emeritus Professor Kevin and Dr. Robyn Wheldall as they discuss their careers, co-founding MultiLit, and their book on effective instruction in reading. They share insights on laying reading foundations, teaching reading effectively, differentiation, positive behavior approach, tiered instruction, phonics, and maintaining instructional continuity. A must-listen for teachers interested in evidence-based literacy instruction.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Effective Instruction in Reading and the Multilit Initiative
02:19 • 22min
Work in the Multi Research Unit and the Importance of Empirical Evidence
23:53 • 4min
Teaching Reading: Effective Instruction and Challenges
27:46 • 13min
Differentiation and Positive Behavior Approach
41:14 • 25min
Tiered Instruction and the Current State of Education
01:06:19 • 7min
Effective Instruction in Reading: Phonics, Scripts, and Behavior Management
01:13:07 • 2min
Continuity in Instruction Approaches and a Sneak Peek into the Next Episode
01:14:52 • 1min