David A. Kilpatrick

David Kilpatrick, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, dives into the nuances of reading and literacy. He reveals how most reading difficulties can be corrected with the right tools and interventions. The conversation highlights the importance of early intervention and systematic phonics instruction to help struggling learners. He explains how children transition unfamiliar words into familiar ones and why some can't recall written words. Kilpatrick also emphasizes the role of research in empowering educators to enhance instruction and identify individual learning needs.