Had the opportunity to converse with @rastokke.bsky.social on teaching all our students to read. Canadian parents & teachers are leading the way forward on critical educational reforms. chalkandtalkpodcast.podbean.com

This is a must listen for all educators with 2 of my favourite Canadian education advocates! Spring is trying valiantly to arrive in the Cariboo, but it's a struggle. Hay and carrot treats for Tonya!

New snow and a new episode of Chalk and Talk made feeding Tonya much nicer! The effects of declining math skills on science education is distressing! Well worth listening to!

I stepped out of my comfort zone to ask a question about structured literacy vs balanced literacy and curriculum changes. Well worth a listen, if you’re interested in best practices for teaching kids to read! @bctf.bsky.social @bcpvpa.bsky.social

There's a lot of resistance to change, particularly at teacher colleges: "Universities given two years to overhaul teaching degrees after education ministers' meeting." #edchat #bcedchat www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07...

🗓️Save the date! I'm SO excited to present with colleagues, Melanie & Erica! Join us as we engage in conversation & share our learning about evidence-based practices in literacy instruction & how it has positively impacted our learners. #BCEd #BCEdChat #BCTF #BCPVPA #EduSky

"There is no curriculum police." I find this statement both alarming and insulting. My role as an educator isn't just to teach, it's to ensure students have learned. #BCEd #EduSky #Teachers #KnowBetterDoBetter

First the news of a law suit against Fountas & Pinnell and now a university is being (rightfully) questioned about its literacy programming. I wonder what BC's universities are promoting or endorsing in their preservice ed. programs...🤔 #BCEd #BCEdChat #BCPoli #BCTF #BCPVPA

It's unfortunate there remains a significant percentage of school districts in #BCEd that continue to mandate the use of Fountas & Pinnell resources. The research is clear. Let's build capacity & learn together. #StructuredLiteracy benefits ALL learners. #BCEdChat #BCPoli #BCTF #BCPVPA

Good read, #BCEd

Good read about current challenges with curriculum shifts at the elementary level. "Equity isn’t about rushing to grade-level standards—it’s about providing the methodical teaching that the students in our classrooms deserve." #EduSky

***BRAND NEW*** The Literacy View 🔥🔥🔥 Zach Grosell joins us to discuss the APM article by Christopher Peak, “New Reading Laws Sweep the Nation Following Sold a Story.” Will Lucy Make a Comeback? 🤨 Podcast: 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... YouTube: 👀 youtu.be/ZtLYf6F4Rmk?... #edusky

Motivation doesn't lead to success; success leads to increased motivation. #EduSky open.substack.com/pub/scienceo...

If you're wanting to learn about #StructuredLiteracy and see how educators are changing their practice in British Columbia, join us! Everyone welcome - teachers, EAs, ECEs, principals, management, trustees. Change is happening! #BCEd #BCEdChat #BCTF #BCPVPA www.facebook.com/share/g/1Gks...

“But I need to know how to teach kids.” Donna’s comment on the Elementary Education track! So many gems 💎 in this episode! Learn about AAA, Accuracy, Automaticity and Accessing meaning. Every one should have a listen. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Check out our Book Study for British Columbia Educators! All 4 sessions are now available on Dyslexia Canada's YouTube channel!📕 #BCEd #BCEdChat #7MightyMoves #Edusky

I demonstrated UFLI Lesson A in a K class this morning! New classroom, students, lesson, using a different computer, and projector. So many things to juggle and an unflattering video angle. But, it’s helpful for a T to see what it can look her classroom. #SOR

My son went through French Immersion. I saw this happen with his classmates. I’m also a teacher at an English speaking school. I’ve seen FI students change schools. Early identification is key! In #bced @davidebybc.bsky.social has mandated screening for k-3 students. It’s a positive FIRST step

➡️"Know thy impact."⬅️ John Hattie's work on effect size is eye-opening (Why wasn't I taught this in preservice ed?!). One shift I have fully embraced... "My fundamental task is to evaluate the effect of my teaching on my students' learning and achievement." #BCEd #BCEdChat #EduSky

ARCHERISM: We've gotta keep the TEACH in TEACHER. Someone told me that a teacher's responsibility is to "provide opportunities to learn" which surprised me. Teachers have a responsibility to ensure children have LEARNED. #BCEd #BCEdChat #Edusky

What a great poster! ❤️ it!

I’ve been teaching for longer and had the same experience. Where’s the evidence #bced?

"Why aren’t we taught this during our education degrees!" This is the third comment I have received this week from new teachers who are now struggling with literacy instruction. Universities must do better in preparing teachers in pre-service education programs. It's time for change, #BCEd.

🚨 NEW PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨 New #TosteTeam pub led by @brennanchandler.bsky.social focused on word reading skills for secondary students with LD. Included in a special issue of Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy edited by Townsend, Lupo, & colleagues. Access it here: tinyurl.com/JAALTosteTeam 1/3

Do you teach older students? Do some of them struggle to fluently read the text in your courses? This new article from @brennanchandler.bsky.social, @jessicatoste.bsky.social and team is a great resource! It clearly walks through evidence-informed ways of supporting such students' reading. #edusky

This was an excellent episode and clarifies some misunderstandings of SoR. I picked 3 quotes from Nathan Clemens to highlight. I listened while cleaning Tonya’s stall, because she’s still on stall rest! Alfalfa cubes for a treat! #EduSky

Great discussion about how to harness the science of learning and what implementation can look like. It made my morning stall cleaning and feeding go quickly! podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/p... @mrzachg.bsky.social

It's been like a reunion these past couple of days on BlueSky. Our #bced starter pack has grown to 57 members and counting. Comment below if you'd like to be added. Also, if you've already noticed an influx of BC educators adding you, you've probably already been added to it. go.bsky.app/QkdaZxi

Looking for a book that provides an introduction to education research and the science of learning? Check out my book: The Scientific Principles of Teaching. a.co/d/2ebGMKy

Hey #BCEd! Join us for the final session of the 7 Mighty Moves Book Study with @katelyonpr.bsky.social and Erica Wilson-Roberts. I'll be there too, adding my 2 cents worth! We're discussing Fluency and Comprehension!

Great discussion between Brendan Lee and Nathaniel Swain about the Science of Learning! I was able to listen to some while doing chores and the rest with coffee. I picked out some great information from the transcript that I wanted to highlight! #EduSky podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/k...

Thanks for listening. I'm really glad you found it useful. For anyone else who might be interested, the episode can be found here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Catching up on a few literacy podcasts this week... Highly recommend @suchmo83.bsky.social on Progressively Incorrect with @mrzachg.bsky.social - clear and very practical, especially on teaching reading fluency.

Great quote from this article! Well worth reading! "Students require multiple, overlapping, partial representations of knowledge in order to transfer it to new contexts."

**New paper** in Nature Human Behaviour shows that pupils in low- and middle-income countries #LMICs are failing to acquire the most basic skills needed for reading comprehension. Evidence-aligned #phonics instruction needed to meet global literacy goals #SDGs www.nature.com/articles/s41...

“It is manifestly clear that the PSC has fulfilled its original purpose of assessing pupils’ decoding skills and identifying children in need of extra support.” @kathyrastle.bsky.social www.rastlelab.com/post/has-the...

My poor girl, Tonya, has to be locked up in her stall because she has a sore leg! Lots of wood chips for bedding, hay for eating, and water for drinking, too! She’s feeling better already. She’s keeping me busy.

🎙️ Automaticity with math facts is key! It builds a strong foundation for tackling more complex math. In this episode, I walk through research-backed techniques. 🚀 Over 2200 downloads already! Please continue to spread the word! open.spotify.com/episode/4mQs...

So you know how you kind of just teach the material directly and explicitly despite your university telling you, directly and explicitly, that you should let the kids inquire into the material and make their own discoveries? Well, this book is for you!

This is a fabulous episode where @rastokke.bsky.social goes through the best, research backed techniques for developing math fact automaticity! A crucial building block for more complex math! Highly recommended listen!

Hello #EduSky! I’m a retired teacher in British Columbia, 🇨🇦 hoping to connect to others interested in the Science of Learning, Reading and effective teaching practices.