Description

There's an idea about how children learn to read that's held sway in schools for more than a generation — even though it was proven wrong by cognitive scientists decades ago. Teaching methods based on this idea can make it harder for children to learn how to read. Podcast host Emily Hanford investigates the influential authors who promote this idea and the company that sells their work. The podcast is an exposé of how educators came to believe in something that isn't true and are now reckoning with the consequences. Participants of this course will listen to the six-part podcast series, review online materials, engage in a synchronous discussion about each episode and complete reflection activities to connect the learning to their instructional environment.

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

Educators will:

• attend each synchronous class session (6 sessions/episodes = Feb 15 & 22; March 1, 8, 22 & 29 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.).
• will demonstrate an understanding of the content of each episode by actively participating in the session's discussion.
• complete three asynchronous activities and submit written assignments.

Required Student Resources:

• Internet and Sold a Story Podcast access.

Text:

• Podcast, handouts, and text excerpts will be provided to participants to support the instruction.
  

Enrollment is limited to 40 - Online registration URL closes @ 5:00 p.m. on February 14, 2023.