Literacy Links from the Sturtevant Center for Literacy: Recent Episodes
Allison Ward Parsons
This podcast, hosted by the Sturtevant Center for Literacy at George Mason University, features brief interviews and tips from Literacy researchers and educators for fellow teachers, literacy specialists, researchers, and families of P-12 students.
In this episode of Literacy Links, we interview Dr. Seth Parsons about his newly released books, Principles of Effective Literacy Instruction and Becoming A Metacognitive Teacher.
In this episode we discuss reading engagement ideas such as bookclubs and article discussions for older students. My guest, Allison Lalli, is a middle school literacy specialist with experience in traditional face-to-face, hybrid online, and virtual classroom settings.
In this episode, we discuss how game play can enhance students' executive function, which is a key element of academic success, particularly in reading. So go ahead and play a few rounds of Uno or Go Fish, or a strategy game such as checkers or Clue, knowing that your student will enjoy the time with you, and will enjoy lasting benefits from the game and family time, plus academic focus that aids literacy development!
This brief introduction provides listeners with the background and mission of the Elizabeth G. Sturtevant, PhD Center for Literacy at George Mason University. Future podcasts will feature interviews with local literacy leaders, educators, and literacy researchers far and wide. Come join us!