This podcasts provides an overview of two research papers examining the development of readers in grade one and two, and how relatively small differences in vocabulary demand can substantially affect a student’s success. Teachers need to be aware that a … Continued
Many students who are struggling to learn to read and spell, face the extra challenge of perfectionism. Perfectionism is a personality trait characterised by a relentless desire to achieve a perfect outcome every time. The problem for students with learning … Continued
I hope no-one woke up feeling philogrobilised (seedy) this morning, although I’m sure there were a few of you who spent some time whindling (feigning groaning). However, gongoozling (staring idly at a water course) on this glorious morning makes it … Continued
Evaluation of any text, whether it is paper-based or online, is a critical skill for all readers. You need to be able to actively engage with the text, carefully considering the validity of the information (taking into account the reliability … Continued
