Shanahan on Literacy

By: Timothy Shanahan
  • Summary

  • Timothy Shanahan is a renowned expert on the teaching of literacy. This podcast addresses practical issues in teaching students to read and to read better.
    Copyright 2023
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Episodes
  • Three-Cueing and the Law
    Nov 16 2024

    This podcast explains the three-cueing approach and why it is not a good idea for instruction. But several states have passed laws or formulated regulations prohibiting the practice. Is that a good idea? Tune in to find out the answer to that question.

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    12 mins
  • Is Comprehension Better with Digital Text?
    Nov 9 2024

    Research continues to accumulate indicating that digital text is not comprehended as well as paper text, and some studies suggest that the use of digital texts with kids may stunt their comprehension ability. This podcast explores those studies and draws a surprising conclusion.

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    13 mins
  • Do Middle and High School Students Need Fluency Instruction and What Counts as Instruction?
    Oct 26 2024

    This podcast responds to a teacher's question concerning the need to teach older students to read fluently. It explains why fluency matters at those levels and why fewer and fewer students require fluency instruction each year.

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    6 mins

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