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Science of Reading: The Podcast

S4-03: Learning disabilities and their emotional impact: Dr. Sheila Clonan

Science of Reading: The Podcast

Amplify Education

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

4.5642 Ratings

🗓️ 11 August 2021

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

This episode features Dr. Sheila Clonan discussing her work with identifying learning disabilities (particularly dyslexia) in children. Dr. Clonan also explores the mental and emotional effects of learning to read with dyslexia and how it impacts behavior and self-concept, providing two insightful analogies that illustrate what it feels like for students who aren’t given explicit instruction but are still expected to know how to read. She then ends the episode with practical advice for ...

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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.

0:42.9

How do we help students become confident readers?

0:47.0

What meaningful conversations should we have to overcome barriers to equity and inclusivity in the classroom?

0:54.9

Welcome to Season 4 of Science of Reading the podcast.

0:59.0

I'm your host, Susan Lambert.

1:01.2

This season, we're exploring important topics that impact our students every day,

1:07.2

reading acceleration and recovery, inclusivity, and meeting students just where they're at on their

1:14.2

reading journey. We've lined up an amazing team of experts who will inspire you as they share

1:20.9

their perspectives to find fresh ways to help you support your students. This season, we're also

1:27.2

honoring educators who have driven change

1:29.4

in their district by successfully implementing the Science of Reading. You'll hear from winners of

1:34.7

the Amplify Science of Reading Star Awards as they share their experiences fighting for students

1:40.3

when no one else would. The Science of reading movement continues to grow, and as educators,

1:45.7

we will continue to grow with it. It's vital that we focus on research-based practices

1:51.0

to deliver classroom instruction that allows students to learn. The more we learn and listen,

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