Phil Capin

In this engaging discussion, Phil Capin, Ph.D., a literacy researcher at Harvard, shares his insights on reading comprehension. He highlights the gap between research and classroom practices, emphasizing the importance of knowledge building and effective instructional strategies. Capin advocates for the active involvement of students in discussions and stresses the power of writing in enhancing comprehension. He introduces a framework for reading instruction and discusses how domain knowledge is crucial for understanding, revealing how strategies should support rather than dominate the learning process.