Kate Cain, PhD, joins the READ Podcast to explain the latest research on reading comprehension and shares practical, daily ways that teachers can promote critical literacy skills. Dr. Cain reflects on her research journey and expertise, exploring the multidimensional nature of reading comprehension and the role of oral language development in literacy. In this episode, you will learn about:
- Reading comprehension as an active, integrated process
- Critical markers of oral language and comprehension development from early childhood through adolescence
- Ways teachers can intentionally model and foster comprehension skills like comprehension monitoring, making inferences, and critical thinking
- Considerations for EdTech tools and apps that support planning and instruction
Dr. Cain offers concrete, feasible insights about comprehension and oral language that educators can apply across any grade or content area.
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