At A Loss For Words: What’s Wrong with How Schools Teach Reading?
Specials | Sep 26, 2019
There is a theory about how people read words — one that’s deeply embedded in teaching practices and curriculum materials widely used in elementary school classrooms. Although the idea has been disproved by cognitive scientists, it continues to be included teacher preparation programs, promoted in professional development sessions, and marketed by publishers. This APM Reports documentary investigates where the idea comes from, why it endures, and how it harms kids.
Airs Saturday, September 28 at 10 pm on AM 820.
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