The podcast "High Impact Strategies for Struggling Readers, Years 3 to 6 – The Reading Workshop" (Part 1) delves into intentional reading sessions, focusing on teaching methods and the importance of quality literature in fostering reading growth for struggling readers. The Reading Workshop guides educators in creating effective lessons tailored to student needs, promoting engagement and growth. The podcast encourages educators to subscribe for further literacy insights and resources

In this podcast episode, Misty Adoniou discusses evidence-based teaching, emphasising that teachers are not time-poor because of lesson planning but due to administrative tasks. She highlights the importance of understanding learning theories and criticises the neglect of Australia's educational history. Adoniou urges teachers to trust their expertise and advocate for evidence-based practices.

In this podcast episode, literacy expert Misty Adoniou discusses evidence-based teaching with host Phil. Misty explains her background and emphasises the importance of classroom experience in teaching. She defines evidence-based teaching as methods resulting in observable positive learning outcomes, rooted in scientific experimentation and peer-reviewed research. Misty highlights the role of context in educational research, explaining how variables make it challenging to replicate results...

In the podcast episode, Sharon Callen and team discuss writing units with a focus on joy and effective teaching strategies. They emphasise starting with purpose and using mentor texts to inspire exceptional writing. Sharon highlights the importance of frequent publishing and author studies to engage students and develop their writing skills.

In the podcast, Sharon and Phil explore their learning experiences and compare them with students'. They address teachers' struggles aligning writing teaching with assessments like NAPLAN and stress integrating literature into the curriculum. They discuss planning effective writing units with mentor texts, revising strategies, and interdisciplinary connections, offering practical advice for educators.

In this podcast, Diane Snowball discusses the pedagogical importance of Shared Reading in children's reading experiences. She highlights book selection, fluency, comprehension, and reading strategies. The conversation also covers teaching comprehension strategies and the use of different text genres. The hosts emphasise professional learning and practical aspects of Shared Reading, including the use of poetry and Teachific as a resource for poems. This podcast provides valuable insights for...

Diane Snowball, a highly experienced educator in Australia, discusses the significance of Shared Reading in teaching young children to read. Shared Reading involves reading aloud whilst all children see the text, helping them develop critical literacy skills and a love for reading. The podcast explores suitable texts, and transitioning to independent reading, emphasising its value in comprehension and language development for diverse learners. It underlines the importance of teacher guidance...

In part two of the podcast, Sharon and team continue their discussion with Grace, a teacher in a Foundation year classroom. They explore various strategies for helping young children develop their writing skills, including the use of sentence stems, word walls, alphabet strips, and mentor texts. The importance of fostering a positive learning culture and individualised progress is highlighted. The podcast underscores the significance of empowering students to view themselves as writers and...

In the podcast, host Sharon and Grace, an early education teacher, discuss teaching young students to write, emphasising igniting their writing passion by tapping into their interests, valuing and publishing their work, and using the curriculum, mentor texts, anchor charts, and side-by-side coaching to develop young writers' skills and confidence. They highlight the importance of word noticing and the multi-sound capabilities of letters, aiming to empower students as enthusiastic and capable...

In the 100th episode (Part 2) of the "Teacher's Toolkit" podcast, Dr. Jan Turbill explores effective strategies for teaching writing through book clubs. She discusses the value of having students read like writers, connecting with authors, and understanding the craft of writing. Dr. Turbill shares her experiences and emphasises the importance of structured approaches in book clubs, including whole-group discussions and power writing sessions. She highlights the role of mentor texts and...

In this podcast we interview Dr Jan Turbill about her remarkable discoveries in the teaching of reading and writing, linking research to practice at a NSW school over a 10 year period.

In this podcast, education experts Diane Snowball and Keay Cobbin discuss key aspects of early reading education, including the importance of engaging reading materials, encouraging exploration of word patterns, and exposing children to rich literature. They advocate for early comprehension instruction, reject delaying it, and stress the significance of motivation, engagement, and providing choices in reading. Additionally, they highlight the role of executive skills in reading comprehension...

In Part 1 of this podcast, educators Diane Snowball and Keay Cobbin explore the multifaceted concept of the science of reading, highlighting its interdisciplinary nature. They clear up misconceptions and stress the need for continuous learning as the field evolves. Various reading models are discussed as valuable tools, not one-size-fits-all solutions, underlining the importance of strong content knowledge and pedagogy in teaching. They also emphasise providing students with time for...

In this podcast episode, expert literacy consultant Sharon Callen and team discuss the top nine most popular podcast episodes among their listeners. They provide a summary and insights into each episode, emphasising the value of these episodes for educators. Topics covered in the top five episodes include effective literacy teaching in high schools, differentiation, comprehension strategies, and the language experience approach. The hosts celebrate the contributions of their guests and...

In this podcast episode, the Sharon and team discuss the top nine podcasts that their audience has valued the most. They explore the key aspects of these podcasts and share insights into why they have been so popular.

Embark on an illuminating journey with Sharon Callen and her team in 'Part 2: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing' podcast. Explore the 'Magnificent Seven' revising strategies, from rereading to editing conventions, all aimed at transforming writing. Uncover the power of Prompt Posters and Anchor Charts for teaching, fostering reflection, and amplifying growth. Delve into recommended mentor texts and resources to elevate writing education

Discover how Sharon Callen and her team tackle the intricacies of writing in the podcast "Part 1: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing" Gain insights into topic selection, teacher challenges, and tools to ease cognitive loads. Learn the power of routines, explicit modelling, and the value of a diverse strategy repertoire. Explore drafting approaches, revision techniques, and the art of engaging students as real writers. Don't miss the upcoming webinar in September for more enriching...

Join literacy expert Sharon Callen and her team in an enlightening podcast as they delve into the transformative power of the Read Aloud strategy in the realm of reading and writing instruction.

In this podcast, illustrator Greg Holfeld discusses challenges, techniques, and benefits of using graphic novels in education, providing tips for teachers and young illustrators.

Rob Vingerhoets shares practical teaching strategies: 'On the Spot' teaching - using immediate feedback, engaging tasks, students as teachers, and more.

In this episode, literacy consultant Sharon Callen uncovers the hidden power of Reading Journals, discussing their impact on comprehension, relationships, and diverse reading materials. She offers practical strategies and book recommendations for educators.

Genevieve Kruyssen and Sharon Callen have a lively chat about a wide range of delicious new release children’s books to relish and how they can support F-6 teachers in the classroom

This insightful conversation with literacy experts Diane Snowball and Sharon Callen supports both teachers and parents in their efforts to facilitate children's spelling development.

Literacy expert Sharon Callen delves into 'mud mapping' as a way to plan out the teaching of different genres, as a teacher and across a whole school.