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IST 605: The Science of Reading

Resources related to the Science of Reading and specific strategies for teachers and future teachers to use.

References

Anna DiGilio. (2023, August 29). The Science of Reading: How the brain learns to read [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C6GNB6nV7M

Bauld, A. (2023). Reading in the Balance: Love it or hate it, the science of reading gains traction in schools. School Library Journal, 69(5), 32+. https://link-gale-com.libproxy.albany.edu/apps/doc/A748258409/AONE?u=albanyu&sid=bookmark-AONE&xid=8e56abf8

Blevins, W. (2017). A fresh look at phonics, grades K-2 : common causes of failure and 7 ingredients for success. Corwin Literacy.

Burkins, J. M., & Yates, K. (2021). Shifting the balance : six ways to bring the science of reading into the balanced literacy classroom. Stenhouse Publishers.

Duke, N. K., & Cartwright, K. B. (2021). The Science of Reading Progresses: Communicating Advances Beyond the Simple View of Reading. Reading Research Quarterly56(S1), S25–S44. https://doi.org/10.1002/rrq.411

Duke, N.K., Ward, A.E., & Pearson, P.D. (2021). The Science of Reading Comprehension Instruction. Read Teach, 74(6), 663–672. https://doi.org/10.1002/trtr.1993

Education Week. (2019, March 11). What teachers should know about the science of reading [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HGS9EG0HgU

Emily. (2023, September 27). Children’s books to explain the science of reading. The Literacy Nest. https://www.theliteracynest.com/2023/03/childrens-books-to-explain-the-science-of-reading.html

Gentry, R., & Ouellette, G. (2019). Brain Words : how the science of reading informs teaching. Stenhouse Publishers.

Grand Canyon University. (2022, November 21). Science of Reading (SOR): Part 1: Overview of the science of reading [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYSMGidiCPg

Hinshaw, K. E. (2023). Professional Learning Pathways: A Practical Approach to the Structured Literacy Competencies (Order No. 30817196). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2902899665). https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/professional-learning-pathways-practical-approach/docview/2902899665/se-2

Holston, S. (2024). State of the States 2024 : Five Policy Actions to Strengthen Implementation of the Science of Reading. National Council on Teacher Quality.

Johns, A. (2023). The science of reading : information, media, and mind in modern America. The University of Chicago Press.

Kidwell, K. (2023, November 16). The Science of Reading: a Phonics Lesson Plan Template for Small Groups. Teacher Professional Learning | Literacy, Math | MTSS. https://www.corelearn.com/science-of-reading-phonics-lesson-plan-template-small-groups/

Lexia Learning Systems. (n.d.). Evidence-Based Science of Reading Strategies for Instruction | Lexia. https://www.lexialearning.com/blog/evidence-based-science-of-reading-strategies-for-instruction

Seamer, J. (2023). Reading success in the early primary years : a teacher’s guide to implementing systematic instruction. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.

Shanahan, T. (2020). What Constitutes a Science of Reading Instruction?. Reading Research Quarterly, 55(S1), S235–S247. https://doi.org/10.1002/rrq.349

Spear-Swerling, L. (Ed.). (2022). Structured literacy interventions : teaching students with reading difficulties, grades K-6. The Guilford Press.

The Science of Reading: The Basics. (2022, December 2). National Center on Improving Literacy. https://improvingliteracy.org/brief/science-reading-basics/index.html

Thereallifeteacher. (2022, August 23). The Science of Reading Research: An Overview and Explanation. The Real-Life Teacher. https://thereallifeteacher.com/science-of-reading-research-an-overview/

UFLI. (2021, January 10). What is the science of reading? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnkJ6VvDr2M

What is the science of reading? (n.d.). Really Great Reading. https://www.reallygreatreading.com/what-is-the-science-of-reading-and-phonics