Shanahan on Literacy
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.
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Don’t Confuse Reading Comprehension and Learning to Read (and to Reread)
OCTOBER 25, 2025
Are we making our instructional decisions based upon comprehension data or learning data? Is our purpose to make sure that students gain immediate comprehension of the instructional text or is it to improve kids' reading ability so they will be more successful with future texts? The answer mig...
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Considering Running Records, and No, I Don’t Beat My Wife Anymore
OCTOBER 11, 2025
I've argued against teaching reading at students' instructional levels. Does that mean that I'm against running records and informal reading inventories? What could such tests possibly provide if you aren't teaching with leveled books? This podcast will answer those questions and many more.
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What Role Should Pictures Play in Teaching Reading?
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
This podcast explores the role that pictures play in teaching decoding, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
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