

On the Road to Literacy Success
Dr. Staci Bain
"On the Road to Literacy Success" is here to be a HELPFUL PART of your daily teaching, learning, and leadership life. If you're striving to get the MOST amount of kiddos as possible reading, spelling, writing, listening, speaking, and critically thinking -- this is the place for you. We take the MESSINESS of teaching, learning, and leading and ask people who have figured things out to share their minds with us.
So join us and come ON THE ROAD as we drive for literacy and justice for all 8 billion humans on this planet.
-staci
So join us and come ON THE ROAD as we drive for literacy and justice for all 8 billion humans on this planet.
-staci
Episodes
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Aug 15, 2024 • 25min
Season 1, Ep. 3 - Research, RtI, and a New Read w/Nate Joseph
Are you ready for the messy work of teaching and learning to make more sense?
In this episode, Nate Joseph, a dynamic researcher and author, provides listeners with clear language on research theories and instructional practices to get us/keep us on the literacy road. With his background as a scholar, educator, and writer, Nate Joseph brings a wealth of knowledge that is both practical and inspiring.
Feeling curious about RtI? Research theories? Classroom practices? Don’t miss this episode!
If you really enjoy it, consider grabbing a copy of Nate’s latest book, The Scientific Principles of TEACHING: Bridging the Divide Between Educational Practice and Research. It’s sure to be an essential resource in your literacy toolkit.
Enjoy the podcast, good humans!
Your Tier 1 / MTSS pal, -Staci
Staci Bain, Ed.D.
GoodHumansEducate.com
Aug 15, 2024 • 21min
Season 1, Ep. 2 - Whole Class Teaching w/Dr. Nathaniel Swain
Welcome back to another episode of Educate's "On the Road to Literacy Success"!
We're thrilled to have you with us as we dive back into the heart of literacy instruction. In Part 2, we're continuing our engaging conversation with the insightful Dr. Nathaniel Swain.
In this episode, we’ll explore the dynamics of whole group teaching, break down the literacy block, and discuss why it's essential to stay flexible and adaptable in your teaching approach. If you're interested in diving deeper into whole class teaching, be sure to check out Dr. Swain's website at nathanialswain.com, grab a copy of his new book, "Harnessing the Science of Learning", and don't forget to visit me, Staci, at GoodHumansEducate.com for your Tier 1 strategy, professional learning, resources, and more.
So, get ready for some valuable insights—let's take a listen, good human!
-staci
Staci Bain, Ed.D. Educate, Co-Founder & President
GoodHumansEducate.com
Aug 6, 2024 • 27min
Season 1, Ep. 1 - Whole Class Teaching w/Dr. Nathaniel Swain
Whole class teaching, also known as whole group instruction, often gets dismissed as "rigid", "one-directional", "ineffective". If you find yourself frequently defending whole group instruction, this podcast will uplift your teaching and learning spirit. I
n this episode, Dr. Nathaniel Swain provides countless engaging and effective ways to teach an entire class of students well. As a researcher, author, professor, practitioner, and dad, Dr. Swain brings a rich perspective to this podcast's conversation.
If you find yourself inspired and intrigued, stay tuned for part two of our conversation! You can also preorder Dr. Swain's book entitled, "Harnessing the Science of Learning: Success Stories to Help Kickstart Your School Improvement". It's bound to be a GREAT addition to your teaching and learning life.
Enjoy the podcast, good humans!
Your Tier 1 / MTSS pal, -staci
Staci Bain, Ed.D.
GoodHumansEducate.com


