The Road to Reading Podcast

In this episode, Katie Baker, a 7th-8th grade Texas and United States history teacher, shares how to focus our energy on effective retrieval strategies we can manage. She also explains that she was spinning from all the available resources and pulled back to focus on what she could accomplish in her classroom, and build from there.Show Notes:Powerful Teaching by Pooja Argwal and Patrice BainExamples from Katie’s Classroom:Literacy Grid TemplateLiteracy Grid ExamplePower Ticket ExampleKate Jones Retrieval Practice5-12-13 Dylan Kane’s SubstackVoices from the Field SubstackThe Knowledge Exchange Laura Stam’s SubstackDistilled by Jamie ClarkGist Statements by Sara QuinnScience of Reading Classroom SubstackTeachers Teaching Teacher Nights hosted by Science of Classroom and What I Should Have Learned in College Facebook GroupMini Whiteboards by Ben CooperMake it StickStep Lab documentaryShow Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, Amber Haven will share the many ways she incorporates cognitive science principles into her instruction. Amber is a 5th-8th-grade STEM teacher. She will also focus on how she weaves retrieval practice into her day. Amber was featured in both Powerful Teaching and Powerful Classrooms, and you can find her presenting at major conferences like Research Ed.Show Notes:Resource on executive functions by Dr. Adele DiamondAmber Haven-video examples and morePowerful TeachingPowerful ClassroomsLearning Scientist PodcastDo I Have Your Attention by Blake HarvardJust Tell Them by Zach GroshellExecutive Functions for Every Classroom K-3 by Mitch Weathers and Dr. Sarah OberleExecutive Functions for Every Classroom 3-12 by Mitch WeathersKnowledge for Teachers podcast with Katie Jones on RShow Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, 4th-grade teacher Lauren Proffitt shares how she has implemented retrieval practices in her classroom.Show Notes:Powerful Classrooms by Patrice BainOne Pagers by Jamie ClarkBrain dump strategySmarter Teaching, Stronger Learning by Pooja ArgawalShow Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, Patrice Bain, author of Powerful Teaching and Powerful Classrooms, shares the importance of retrieval practice. Patrice explains 4 Power Tools every teacher should know about and how to use them in your classroom. Show Notes:Powerful Teaching by Pooja Argwal & Patrice BainPowerful Classrooms by Patrice BainMake it Stick by Peter Brown, Henry Roediger III, & Mark McDanielJust Tell Them by Zach GroshellDo I Have Your Attention? By Blake HarvardThe Goldilocks EffectThe Scaffolding Effect by Rachel Ball and Alex FairlambShow Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, Brett Benson, a 7th-grade World Studies teacher, returns to the podcast to share how mini-whiteboards help him make students' thinking visible and be a responsive teacher.Show Notes:How Teaching Happens by Carl Hendrick, Paul Kirschner, & Jim HealHow Learning Happens by Carl Hendricks and Paul KirschnerSOL in the Wild Substack by BrettCognitive Load Theory in Action by Ollie LovellCraig Barton’s Tips for Teachers YouTube videosChalk Dust podcast by Nathanial Swain and Rebecca BirchImplementation CurveAdaptive Teaching by Alex QuigleyRosenshine’s Principles-Tom SherringtonPrinciples of Instruction All Teachers Should KnowHinge QuestionsShow Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, 6th-grade teacher North Landesman will walk us through his routines as well as the many ways in which he uses mini-whiteboards in his classroom to check student thinking and adjust his instruction.Show Notes:Mini-Whiteboard blog by North LandesmanAdam Boxer TipsHow I’m Using Mini-Whiteboards blog by Darren LeslieCraig Barton Tips videoYou Should Use Mini-Whiteboards by Dylan Kane (blog)Why Use Mini-Whiteboards by Distilled (Jamie Clark)Types of questions blog by Bunsen BlueThe Writing RevolutionWhite Rose MathShow Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, Laura Stam, a third-grade teacher from Wyoming, shares how she utilizes choral response, mini whiteboards, turn and talk, stop and jot, and cold calling to increase student participation. Laura explains how each of these techniques allows her to be a more responsive teacher.Show Notes:Everybody Thinks, Everybody Learns blog by SOL in the WildDistilled by Jamie ClarkOne Pagers by Jamie ClarkDo I Have Your Attention by Blake HarvardJust Tell Them by Zach GroshellTeach Fast by Gene TavernettiTips for Teachers podcast with Adam Boxer and Craig BartonEvery Student, Every Lesson blog by Adam BoxerTips for Teacher Books by Craig BartonHands Up for Guaranteed Results by Pritesh RaichuraTurn and Talk - Bunsen Blue blogDoug Lemov's Field Notes on Participation (TLAC)Engagement Norms by Ollie LovellShow Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, Dr. Zach Groshell shares why explicit instruction is such a necessary part of student learning and why we need to keep all students accountable for participating and showing their thinking.Show Notes:Just Tell ThemSteplabSteplab documentaryProgressively Incorrect podcastEducation RickshawOTR by David Didaudirect instructionAcademic Learning TimeWorked ExamplesHow Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner & Carl HendrickRunning the Room-Tom BennettWhy Don’t Students Like School?-Daniel WillinghamDo IShow Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, Aaron Grossman, a 5th-grade teacher, demonstrates how he effectively integrates various learning strategies throughout his school day.Show Notes:Walk Talk Swap https://justtwoteachers.com/first-days/ 4 Corners https://justtwoteachers.com/first-days/ Concept Cards https://justtwoteachers.com/assessment/ Cootie Catcher https://justtwoteachers.com/assessment/ Parts of Writing Inventor https://justtwoteachers.com/behavior-anxiety/ 5 Minute Plan https://justtwoteachers.com/behavior-anxiety/ Video of 5 Minute Plan Jessica Minahan's Five Minute Plan Turn and Talk https://justtwoteachers.com/management/ 2 x 10 https://justtwoteachers.com/pbis/ Readers Theater Scripts https://justtwoteachers.com/readers-theater/ 10 Sentence Challenge https://justtwoteachers.com/10-sentence-challenge/ Standards Practice https://justtwoteachers.com/extra-practice/ Pro Se Court https://justtwoteachers.com/engagement-welcoming/ Video of a Pro Se Court https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXj1b4ERqiY The Daniels on Research https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The+daniels+on+researchDaniel Willingham YouTubeThe Forgetting CurveDavid Didau SubstackShow Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, Gene Tavernetti shares the essential parts of the lesson that all teachers should be aware of. Gene is the author of the books Teach FAST (Focused, Adaptable, Structured Teaching) and Maximizing the Impact of Coaching Cycles. He presents at conferences like Research Ed, and he is the host of the podcast: Better Teaching: Only Stuff that Works.Show Notes:https://www.tesscg.com/Teach FASTMaximizing the Impact of Coaching CyclesBetter Teaching: Only Stuff that Works with Gene TavernettiJust Tell Them by Zach GroshellDo I Have Your Attention? By Blake HarvardCentering the Pendulum Podcast by Bill DavidsonShow Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes