
Sharon Vaughn
Manuel J. Justiz Endowed Chair in Education and the Executive Director of the Meadow Center for Preventing Educational Risk at the University of Texas, Austin. Longtime researcher in the world of reading science.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 39min
Science of Reading Essentials: Comprehension
Sharon Vaughn, a leading researcher and Executive Director at the Meadow Center for Preventing Educational Risk, joins expert Hugh Catts from Florida State University to dive deep into the complexities of reading comprehension. They discuss reframing comprehension not just as a skill but as a multifaceted outcome influenced by vocabulary and background knowledge. The conversation emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions, selecting appropriate texts, and understanding that reading serves a purpose beyond mere comprehension.

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Feb 14, 2024 • 46min
S8 E10: Comprehension is an outcome, with Sharon Vaughn
Award-winning researcher Sharon Vaughn discusses building reading comprehension as a learning outcome. Topics include asking the right comprehension questions, teaching background knowledge, and avoiding strategy overload in the Science of Reading.