What Counts As Evidence? – Richard Allington

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Presenter
Richard Allington, Ph.D., professor of education
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
 

In this presentation, Dr. Allington focuses on his list of five additional pillars of scientific reading instruction based on the available evidence concerning what really matters for learning to read. His remarks reference the National Reading Panel report listing of five pillars of scientific reading instruction: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.  Dr. Allington explains why his additional five pillars (listed below) are absolutely essential elements of ‘scientific’ reading instruction.

1. Access to interesting texts and choice.

2. Matching kids with appropriate texts.

3. Writing and reading have reciprocal positive effects.

4. Classroom organization: Balance whole class teaching with small group and side-by-side instruction.

5. Availability of expert tutoring.

Dr. Allington also discusses proven programs and practices including unprofitable but scientific strategies for improving reading achievement.

This webcast is available on-demand only (it is not a live presentation) and was originally recorded February 4, 2007.  Because of the small size of the viewing screen, we recommend that this presentation should be viewed by only one person and not by a group.
 

Length of Session
64 minutes

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