Learn Literacy Podcast

The conversation delves into the early understanding of dyslexia, the nature of the condition, reading and phonics, reading by sight, reading figures and arithmetic, writing and dictation, music and oral instruction, and gender differences in congenital word blindness. Takeaways Early understanding of dyslexia Multisensory components of reading Gender differences in congenital word blindness Chapt...

Francine Hannon shares her journey as an Orton-Gillingham practitioner, discussing her teaching model, challenges, and future goals. She emphasizes the importance of understanding neurodiverse profiles and the need for community support in the field of literacy education. Takeaways Importance of community support in literacy education Challenges and barriers in implementing Orton-Gillingham practi...

The review of Dr James Hinschelwood's 1917 book 'Congenital Word Blindness' continues with Ch. 2. The episode delves into the history and understanding of congenital word blindness, highlighting early recognition and pioneer efforts. It presents actual cases of congenital word blindness, emphasizing the challenges and compensatory strategies of affected individuals. The comparison with acquired wo...

Sarah Trenholm shares her journey with Orton Gillingham (OG) and its impact on her work in supporting students with learning differences. From discovering OG to the challenges and rewards of the practicum, Sarah's experience highlights the importance of individualized literacy support and the need for ongoing learning and development in this field. Takeaways Individualized literacy support is esse...

This episode begins our series on Dr James Hinshelwood's book 'Congenital Word Blindness' published in 1917. In the first chapter, the focus is on acquired word blindness. It explores the concept of acquired word blindness, brain structure and function, prognosis, re-education, and recovery, concluding with the importance of multisensory learning in the context of dyslexia. Takeaways History of dy...

Rima Patel shares her journey to Orton Gillingham, highlighting the impact of the approach on teaching and learning. She discusses challenges and opportunities in literacy education, the emotional impact of literacy progress, and the need for support for students with learning needs. Rima also addresses dialect variations in teaching, the support for young learners with special needs, and the chal...

The episode delves into the history of dyslexia, focusing on James Hinchelwood's response to Pringle Morgan and his exploration of visual memory, cerebral localization, and word blindness. Hinchelwood's intellectual curiosity and call for raising awareness are evident throughout the discussion. Takeaways Exploration of dyslexia history Intellectual curiosity and awareness in dyslexia research Chap...

Holly Roberts shares her journey in the field of Orton-Gillingham (OG) and structured literacy, highlighting her early childhood education, formative experiences, transition to whole language, training and certification journey, accreditation, challenges, and opportunities in OG implementation. She emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset and collaboration in the field. Takeaways Holistic app...

The episode focuses on the history of dyslexia, specifically examining the case of Percy F. and Dr. Pringle Morgan's article A Case of Congenital Word Blindness' from 1896. The episode delves into Percy's profile, his struggles with reading, and Dr. Morgan's insights into the cause of dyslexia. Takeaways Congenital Word Blindness Assessment Beyond Reading Visual Memory and Dyslexia For more info o...

The conversation delves into the journey of Orton-Gillingham (OG) practitioner Nancy Redding, exploring the evolution of OG practice, the importance of 'why' in teaching, reading in the digital age, the role of morphology in OG, and parting advice for practitioners. Nancy shares her experiences, insights, and reflections on the practice of OG, emphasizing the importance of individualized teaching...

The episode delves into the early history of dyslexia, exploring the observations and findings of medical professionals in the late 1800s. It covers the discovery of aphasia, word blindness, and the introduction of the term dyslexia, shedding light on the understanding of reading difficulties. Takeaways Early medical observations led to the identification of reading difficulties as a result of bra...

The conversation covers Nazia Ansari's journey with Orton Gillingham (OG), her experience as a Fellow-in-Training, the impact of OG on inclusivity education, the international perspective on OG, challenges in virtual tutoring, and the urgent issues in OG practice. It also delves into language and accents in OG, spelling and phonemic awareness challenges, and the global reach of OG. The discussion...

Cheryl Urbanczyk shares her journey in education, her experience with literacy, and her vision for the Learn Literacy podcast. She emphasizes the importance of teaching literacy through language and structure, and the impact of linguistic competence on individuals and society. Takeaways Teaching literacy through language and structure The importance of linguistic competence Chapters 00:00 Introduc...