Knowledge for Teachers 20 - Dr. Nathaniel Swain answers the FAQ about implementing the science of learning
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Aug 25, 2023 
Dr. Nathaniel Swain, a Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University, addresses FAQs about implementing the science of learning. He discusses his background as a dance teacher and linguist and the role of speech pathologists in the science of reading. They talk about the challenges and surprises of being a teacher, integrating reading and writing in the curriculum, and teaching writing skills at the sentence and paragraph level. They also discuss the challenges of teaching writing and improving initial teacher education.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
From Dance Teacher to Teacher Educator: A Journey of Learning and Teaching
02:10 • 6min
The role of speech pathologists in the science of reading and their impact on education
08:19 • 4min
The Challenges and Surprises of Being a Teacher
11:52 • 16min
Integrating Reading and Writing in the Curriculum
27:36 • 12min
Teaching Writing Skills at the Sentence and Paragraph Level
39:20 • 3min
Teaching Writing: Challenges and Instruction
42:31 • 20min
Improving Initial Teacher Education
01:02:37 • 14min