Evidence Matters
Issue 17: The Explicit Teaching of Vocabulary: The Bridge to Comprehension | Gemma Maddocks Paid Members Public
Gemma Maddocks explores the significance of vocabulary in reading comprehension, advocating for a balanced approach to instruction covering breadth and depth. She introduces a 6-step instructional routine to enhance word knowledge effectively.
Issue 17: Applying the MATCH Strategy to Driver's Education | Jennifer Lynne Cyr Paid Members Public
Jennifer Lynne Cyr applies the M.A.T.C.H. strategy to the challenge of teaching her daughter with dyspraxia to drive, emphasising the importance of understanding, adjusting expectations, and patient advocacy.
Issue 16: A Cautionary Tale of Three Testing Issues | Dr Paul Beljan Paid Members Public
Dr Paul Beljan discusses problematic issues with the WISC-V intelligence test and its impact on assessing gifted children, specifically focusing on processing speed, working memory, and verbal comprehension measures.
Issue 16: From Outrage to Recognition: Educators Confront the Reality of Parental Trauma in Education | Simon da Roza Paid Members Public
Simon da Roza highlights the existence and impact of educational trauma on both children and parents and calls for recognition, support, and changes within educational institutions to create a more inclusive and compassionate environment.
Issue 16: Dyslexia and Anxiety - Our Family Journey | Heather Down Paid Members Public
Heather Down delves into the interconnections between dyslexia, anxiety, stress, and unresolved trauma in her family, emphasising the impact on learning and well-being while providing valuable insights and support tips for parents of dyslexic children.
Issue 16: Meta-cognition and Comprehension Strategies for Dyslexic/Struggling Readers | Lynn Givens Paid Members Public
Lynn Givens emphasises the crucial role of meta-cognition in enhancing reading comprehension for dyslexic and struggling students and provides practical strategies that focus on teaching students how to think critically while reading, empowering them to become thoughtful thinkers & skilled readers.
Issue 16: Unlocking the Potential of Dyslexic Learners: One Mother's Approach to Bat Mitzvah Preparation | Stacey Shubitz Paid Members Public
Stacey Shubitz highlights the importance of individualised education in her homeschooling journey, where she utilised customised strategies to enhance her daughter's Hebrew reading and comprehension skills for her Bat Mitzvah preparation.
Issue 15: Setting Up Success: How To Build Language And Literacy Skills | Wendy Savaris Paid Members Public
Wendy Savaris outlines the crucial elements required for successful reading and writing instruction and offers practical advice for educators to support learners in developing their language and literacy skills.
