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Teach Reading the Way the Brain Works Best: The Science of Reading in Practice Series
Monday, April 29, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Presented by David and Meredith Liben, School Leaders and Experts in Literacy Instruction; and Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Sponsored by Scholastic Education Solutions
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Join David and Meredith Liben, acclaimed authors of Know Better, Do Better: Comprehension, as they explore reading comprehension through the lens of cognitive science. The Libens deepen your understanding of reading comprehension by delving into the realms of knowledge, vocabulary, and comprehension, offering a three-level model widely accepted by cognitive scientists. This edWebinar is crafted to empower educators with a comprehensive understanding and actionable insights based on the latest research.
Educators:
- Gain insights into the mental model of comprehension endorsed by cognitive science and explore strategies to enhance students’ reading abilities
- Understand the crucial importance of seamlessly integrating knowledge building, vocabulary development, and language structure
- Discover teaching practices that can be implemented immediately in the classroom
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders.
Access the entire series in any sequence of your choice!
View Part 1 – 5 Ways to Improve Foundational Skills Instruction Right Now: The Science of Reading in Practice Series
View Part 2 – 7 Modifications to Transform Reading Instruction: The Science of Reading in Practice Series
View Part 3 – Accelerate Language Comprehension with the Strive-for-Five Framework: The Science of Reading in Practice Series
View Part 4 – Big Words for Young Readers – Why We Must Start Earlier and How to Do It! The Science of Reading in Practice Series
View Part 6 – Melissa and Lori Answer the Questions Educators Ask Most About Reading: The Science of Reading in Practice Series
About the Presenters
David and Meredith Liben have taught, written and collaborated together for the past 38 years. Their teaching and work has spanned every grade and most school types, though it has been predominantly in urban centers (mostly in Harlem). Both David and Meredith have worked in rural schools and in community college and teacher prep programs as well. They coordinated the project designed to provide the best information and tools to educators around questions of defining the text complexity and range of reading called for by the Common Core State Standards during the first decade they were in widespread use.
During the past several years, the Libens have been working to support teachers, students, and instructional materials makers by teaching about the practical implications of reading research. Most recently, their collaboration has resulted in two books: Know Better Do Better: Teaching the Foundations So Every Child Can Read and Know Better Do Better: Comprehension–Fueling the Reading Brain with Knowledge, Vocabulary and Rich Language.
Dr. Amanda Alexander serves as Scholastic’s Chief Academic Officer. In this role, she leads research and validation efforts to ensure the efficacy of products, the delivery of professional learning services, and the company’s partnership with the Yale Child Study Center, focusing on the intersection of literacy and health. Prior to joining Scholastic, Dr. Alexander served as the Vice President of Policy and Partnership Development at Teachstone. With more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience, the majority of Dr. Alexander’s service has been as a practitioner in the public sector. She has a B.A. in English and an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from Howard University, an M.S.Ed. in educational leadership from Baruch College, and a Ph.D. in education from American University.
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