Practical Tips on How to Teach Reading from Jennifer Serravallo

10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher

Sometimes, teachers can struggle to "fit it all in" when it comes to reading. What a relief it is to hear reading instructional leaders like Jennifer Serravallo talk about the artistry of teaching, how to overcome the challenges of teaching reading, and teacher autonomy and responsiveness. Jennifer also reflects on where the research is "fuzzy" in reading instruction needs more work and discusses where we go next (including the challenges of teaching children with changing attention spans). If you teach reading, Jennifer's show is a must-listen.

Episode Highlights:

• Effective Lesson Structures: Step-by-step plans for read-alouds, shared reading, phonics, and close reading.
• Art Meets Science: How structured lessons allow teachers to bring creativity and adaptability into their reading instruction.
• Emerging Research Areas: What’s next in reading comprehension, engagement, and the role of executive functioning in literacy?

Tune in to get inspired and equipped with tools to make reading instruction more engaging, manageable, and impactful. Perfect for teachers, administrators, and anyone passionate about literacy education.

Show notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e868