• 15. Reading Instruction in the US Is a Mess!

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15. Reading Instruction in the US Is a Mess!

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  • Title: Reading Instruction is a MESS in the US

    Summary:

    In a candid conversation, Trina and Jess discuss the significant challenges facing reading instruction in the United States. The discussion touches upon the struggles both have encountered in teaching reading, the flawed methodologies like the queuing method and whole language approach, and systemic issues in the educational framework. Jess shares her frustrations with a strict, ineffective curriculum that has led her to leave a previous school. They both emphasize the importance of phonics while acknowledging that a balanced approach is crucial for effective reading instruction.

    Trina highlights the poor literacy rates in the U.S., referencing her own struggles in getting data and the alarming findings from sources like the CIA World Factbook and the U.S. Department of Education, which suggests that the country may have a literacy rate as low as 64%. They discuss the impact of socioeconomic factors, the importance of veteran teacher knowledge, and the need for meaningful investments in teacher support rather than over-reliance on pre-packaged curriculums.

    Throughout the discussion, they advocate for the creation of highly paid veteran reading teachers who can support new teachers, emphasizing the need for a professional designation recognizing teacher leaders. They conclude with a call to action, inviting listeners to sign a petition advocating for these necessary changes in the education system.

    00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup
    02:53 Teaching Experiences in Oakland
    04:15 Understanding Reading and Language Acquisition
    05:17 The History of Written Language
    06:44 Challenges of Teaching Reading
    24:29 Comparing Literacy Across Cultures
    29:29 Addressing Literacy Issues in the U.S.
    38:08 The Challenges of Teaching Reading
    38:39 The Impact of Hiring New Teachers
    40:42 Economic Factors Affecting Education
    42:12 The Decline in Literacy Rates
    47:39 The Debate Over Reading Instruction Methods
    56:11 Proposed Solutions for Improving Reading Education
    56:59 The Importance of Veteran Teachers
    01:09:45 Conclusion and Call to Action

    Visit teachershortagecrisis.com to join the movement of teachers speaking up about the mess in K-12 Education in the United States.

    www.teachershortagecrisis.com
    Petition to Save K-12 Schooling and our Precious Democracy!

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Title: Reading Instruction is a MESS in the US

Summary:

In a candid conversation, Trina and Jess discuss the significant challenges facing reading instruction in the United States. The discussion touches upon the struggles both have encountered in teaching reading, the flawed methodologies like the queuing method and whole language approach, and systemic issues in the educational framework. Jess shares her frustrations with a strict, ineffective curriculum that has led her to leave a previous school. They both emphasize the importance of phonics while acknowledging that a balanced approach is crucial for effective reading instruction.

Trina highlights the poor literacy rates in the U.S., referencing her own struggles in getting data and the alarming findings from sources like the CIA World Factbook and the U.S. Department of Education, which suggests that the country may have a literacy rate as low as 64%. They discuss the impact of socioeconomic factors, the importance of veteran teacher knowledge, and the need for meaningful investments in teacher support rather than over-reliance on pre-packaged curriculums.

Throughout the discussion, they advocate for the creation of highly paid veteran reading teachers who can support new teachers, emphasizing the need for a professional designation recognizing teacher leaders. They conclude with a call to action, inviting listeners to sign a petition advocating for these necessary changes in the education system.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup
02:53 Teaching Experiences in Oakland
04:15 Understanding Reading and Language Acquisition
05:17 The History of Written Language
06:44 Challenges of Teaching Reading
24:29 Comparing Literacy Across Cultures
29:29 Addressing Literacy Issues in the U.S.
38:08 The Challenges of Teaching Reading
38:39 The Impact of Hiring New Teachers
40:42 Economic Factors Affecting Education
42:12 The Decline in Literacy Rates
47:39 The Debate Over Reading Instruction Methods
56:11 Proposed Solutions for Improving Reading Education
56:59 The Importance of Veteran Teachers
01:09:45 Conclusion and Call to Action

Visit teachershortagecrisis.com to join the movement of teachers speaking up about the mess in K-12 Education in the United States.

www.teachershortagecrisis.com
Petition to Save K-12 Schooling and our Precious Democracy!

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