The Science of Reading is an ever-growing body of research from cognitive scientists and neuroscientists, educational psychologists, researchers and professionals, and developmental scientists that explains and analyzes how the brain learns to read. The human brain was not wired for reading; it is not an innate skill that many seem to develop naturally, such as listening and speaking. Instead, reading must be taught through an explicit, multimodal approach. This two-day seminar will provide an overview of the science of reading, as well as the science of learning, and how the key takeaways should impact reading instruction.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand that the science of reading is a collection of research from experts in the fields of cognitive, educational, and neurosciences
- Explain the Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and the Active View of Reading
- Understand the role of executive functions and background knowledge in reading development
- Determine appropriate instructional practices to explicitly teach reading
