Teaching Literacy Podcast

Bridging literacy research and practice. Hosted by Jake Downs.

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E41 | Alphabet Instruction with Dr. Shayne Piasta

Posted May 13, 202300:51:32

In this episode of TLP, I am thrilled to have Dr. Shayne Piasta on the show. Dr. Piasta is a listener-favorite from Episode 37 and is joining us to...

E40 | Comprehension Instruction Recommendations from the New IES Practice Guide with Drs. Deborah Reed, Jade Wexler, Kimberly St. Martin, and Joe Dimino

Posted March 12, 202300:44:55

Welcome to the show!

In March 2022, the IES released a practice guide for teachers entitled “Providing Reading Interventions for Students in...

E39 | Early Writing Standards in the Common Core Era with Dr. Laura Tortorelli

Posted December 31, 202200:55:25

Thanks for a great 2022! Looking forward to TLP in 2023! In this episode, I talk about alignment between preschool writing standards and early elementary...

E38 | Irregular Words with Dr. Danielle Colenbrander

Posted November 22, 202200:57:47

Welcome to another episode of TLP! This is a fantastic episode where Dr. Danielle Colenbrander breaks down for us irregular words and what we know about...

E37 | Teacher Content Knowledge and Early Literacy Instruction with Dr. Shayne Piasta and Dr. Alida Hudson

Posted September 29, 202201:05:05

This is a great interview that covers a lot of ground. We discuss teacher content/pedagogical knowledge, phonological awareness instruction, and phonics...