The Science of reading
What is the Science of reading?
The Science of Reading is a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically-based research about reading and issues related to reading and writing. (The Science of Reading: A Defining Movement Coalition, 2021)
Welcome to the SNRPDP Science of reading information Site
Welcome! We are so glad you are here to learn more about the Science of Reading. Google search the term, "The Science of Reading" and your search results will number in the tens of thousands. Educators, from early education teachers to university professors, across the nation are reconsidering literacy instruction. This page will help you sort out some of the information regarding this topic and help you find the resources necessary to make informed decisions whether your role is parent, educator, policy maker or concerned citizen.
Teaching reading
What Works
We know a great deal about how young children learn to read, but we haven't done enough to ensure teachers are familiar with the science. Sadly, many teachers, whose intentions are good, are not using evidence- informed approaches to help students learn to read. Significant progress in the area of neuroscience has been made in the past two decades in understanding how reading really works and how we learn to read. Listed below are a few principles that aren't in dispute among literacy experts.
Explicit phonics instruction which ensures children learn how letters relate to sounds in order to decode text is necessary .
In order for children to transition from decoding words to becoming fluent readers they need plenty of reading practice with varied texts.
Teaching children comprehension strategies cannot compensate for a lack of vocabulary and content knowledge.
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