Webinar: The Science of Reading and the Scout Mindset

Date(s): 
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Time(s): 
11:00am to Noon (Central Time)
Series: 
Ayers Institute Webinars

 

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“The Science of Reading” has dominated literacy debates in recent years as attention from the media has highlighted practices in schools that are not aligned with the latest research. This webinar will explore reading myths and practices and encourage adopting a “scout mindset” of curiosity when considering hot topics in literacy.

Presenter: Dr. Sarah Duncan

Resources

Additional resource(s): 

Lipscomb University program: Reading Speciality.


 

Citations: 

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