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Ep. 164: Misconceptions about Learning to Read with Carolyn Strom
Oct 6, 2023
Carolyn Strom, a literacy expert, joins Melissa and Lori to debunk misconceptions about how the brain learns to read. They discuss explicit instruction, mapping words instead of memorizing, making drills engaging, the importance of spoken language in comprehension, and the phase of collecting and organizing in children's learning process.
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- Reading is a learned skill that requires explicit instruction and understanding the role of the brain.
- Learning to read involves mapping letters or letter patterns to sounds and meaning, emphasizing the importance of the mapping process in reading instruction.
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Misconception: Reading is natural, not taught
One common misconception is that reading is a natural process, just like learning spoken language. However, reading is not innate and requires explicit instruction. It is important to understand that reading is a learned skill that needs to be practiced and taught, rather than something that will naturally click for a child. Building a strong foundation in reading involves structured instruction, scope and sequence, and practice that goes beyond just immersing children in books. Explicit instruction and understanding the role of the brain in learning to read are essential for effective literacy instruction.
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