Pam Kastner
An expert in the English language and a proponent of spelling inventories as a tool for instruction.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 40min
Ep. 191: Teaching Spelling is Teaching Reading with Pam Kastner
Expert in literacy education, Pam Kastner, discusses the connection between teaching spelling and reading. She emphasizes that spelling is a higher linguistic skill that aids in understanding word structure and improves reading abilities. Effective spelling instruction integrates various linguistic components and should be aligned with research-based practices. Pam highlights the value of spelling inventories for assessment and using spelling errors as a learning tool.
Jan 29, 2024 • 38min
The power of spelling inventories - with Dr. Pam Kastner
Dr. Pam Kastner, an expert in English language and spelling inventories, discusses the complexity of English spelling, the influence of language on spelling, and the use of spelling inventories as a diagnostic tool. She also shares favorite resources for teaching spelling and highlights an upcoming literacy conference focused on the power of spelling inventories.
