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Science of Reading: The Podcast

S2-04. Telling the fuller story: Afrika Afeni Mills

Science of Reading: The Podcast

Amplify Education

Education, Science, How To, Social Sciences, Early Literacy, Amplify, Science Of Reading

4.5 • 642 Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2020

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

Join Afrika Afeni Mills—a leader at BetterLesson—as she discusses how to integrate students’ schemas to nurture language comprehension in early literacy, discuss the difference between asset- and deficit-based teaching, and highlight the impact “windows and mirrors” have on students’ classroom experiences. Quotes: “A lot of the foundational work starts by making sure that we’re inquisitive about the resources we’re providing students.” “We don’t spend enough time thinking about students’ fam...

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0:00.0

Hi listeners, it's Susan here. Just in time for the school year, I have a brand new resource to tell you about.

0:07.0

Science of Reading, a new teacher's guide. This free e-book gives you the critical information you need,

0:13.7

including a detailed breakdown of the reading rope and the 10 foundational science of reading principles.

0:20.0

It also provides key information on dyslexia, assessment,

0:24.2

serving multilingual learners, and so much more.

0:27.4

It's packed with beautiful diagrams,

0:29.7

a perfect compliment to the podcast if I do say so myself.

0:34.0

Download your science of reading guide at amplify.com.com slash S-O-R guide.

0:43.0

Welcome to Science of Reading the podcast.

0:46.0

I'm your host, Susan Lambert.

0:48.2

As the reading science movement continues to grow even during this unprecedented time,

0:54.0

it's so important to stay focused on what

0:56.8

it takes to develop confident and capable readers. As we've learned, change can happen fast. That makes it

1:04.7

even more important to stay connected and learn from each other. The more we learn and listen,

1:10.8

the more prepared will be to lead.

1:13.6

Together, let's voice challenges and take action.

1:21.6

Our guest today is Africa Afini Mills,

1:25.6

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director at Better Lesson, a long-time educator,

1:31.0

and self-proclaimed guardian of equity. She has a passion for ensuring all students have windows

1:37.9

and mirrors to build knowledge and develop understanding and compassion. Her point of view on this

1:44.0

often talked about

1:45.5

concept is so refreshing. I know you'll enjoy today's episode. Well, hello Africa. It's

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