The Science of REading
What is the Science of Reading?
In brief, the Science of Reading refers to robust, interdisciplinary research on how children learn to read and how this process can be supported by teachers.
Browse this selection of useful resources which may be helpful in developing your knowledge and understanding of the Science of Reading.
Recommended Websites / Blogs
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International Literacy Association
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UKLA: Literacy Supports & Resources
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CLPE: Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (UK)
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Professor Timothy Shanahan's blog: Shanahan on Literacy
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Dr. Timothy Rasinski's website
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Prof. Douglas Fisher & Prof. Nancy Frey's website: Fisher & Frey
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Prof. Maryanne Wolfe's website
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Dr. Mary Roche: Padlet of Useful Literacy Resources
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Michael Rosen's website & blog
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Mathew Tobin: Collection of Padlets on Children's Literature & Literacy
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Mother Tongues: Supports for childhood bilingualism
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Recommended Podcasts
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Reading Road Trip (IDA Ontario)
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Reading Horizons: Literacy Talks
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Triple R Teaching with Anna Geiger
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Science of Reading: The Podcast (Amplify)
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The Right to Read Initiative with Dr Kathryn Garforth
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Emily Hanford Podcast Episodes
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'Teach Me, Teacher' Podcast Episodes
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End Book Deserts - Dr Molly Ness
Recommended Podcast Episodes: Inside Education by Dr. Seán Delaney
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Gene Mehigan on Literacy and Disadvantage
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Jennifer O'Sullivan on the teaching of reading
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Peter Afflerbach on reading development
Margaret M. Clark on literacy and early childhood education
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Brendan Culligan discusses spelling and handwriting
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Eithne Kennedy and a panel of experts talk about PISA results from 2009
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Gene Mehigan on vocabulary development
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Mary Roche talks about critical thinking using picture books
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Nell Duke on Literacy Education
Clara Fiorentini on Literacy and Social Media
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Tara Concannon-Gibney on Early Years Literacy
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Recommended (Free) Webinars
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Nell K Duke & Katherine Tarca-Background Knowledge & the Science of Reading
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Nell K Duke: The Science of Reading and Reading Comprehension
Teaching Council Ireland: Childhood Bilingualism (Feb 2019) and Inclusion for All (Nov 2018)
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Teaching Council Ireland: Learning for All Series
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International Literacy Associations - free literacy webinars
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Reading Rockets: Literacy Webcasts
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Recommended Reading
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Resources for children
Podcasts for children:
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Stories:
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Stories Podcast: A bedtime podcast for children of all ages
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Listen Notes Podcast: Shakespeare Retold
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Science:
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Other:
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Onassis: Live from Mount Olympus
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Short & Curly: a fast-paced fun-filled ethics podcast for kids & parents
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Sourcing Texts for Young Readers
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Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Caldecott Medal & Honor Books, 1938 to present
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Association for Library Service to Children Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present
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Winners of the 2021 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards
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The Guardian Children's Fiction Prize
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New York Public Library Best Books for Kids
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The Coretta Scott King Book Awards
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