Learn Literacy Podcast

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.TakeawaysIndividualized literacy support is essential for students with learning differences.Ongoing learning and development are crucial for practitioners in the field of literacy support.Chapters00:00 Discovering Orton Gillingham06:50 Student Progress and Transfer of Learning15:59 Challenges and Roadblocks22:50 Future Learning and DevelopmentFor more info about Learn Literacy, go to:learnliteray.com@learnliteracy1@cherylurbanczyk1

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.TakeawaysHistory of dyslexiaUnderstanding acquired word blindnessChapters00:00 Introduction to Acquired Word Blindness08:31 Brain Structure and Function20:29 Prognosis and Remediation31:27 Conclusion: Multisensory LearningPodcast Websitehttps://learnliteracypodcast.riverside.com/For more info about Learn Literacy, go to:learnliteray.com@learnliteracy1@cherylurbanczyk1

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 challenges and learnings in Orton Gillingham practice. Additionally, she shares her efforts to raise awareness of Orton Gillingham in England and her future goals and plans in literacy education. Rima provides advice for practitioners in literacy education and discusses teaching Orton Gillingham to her own children, concluding with gratitude for the opportunity to share her experience.TakeawaysOrton Gillingham approach offers a flexible structure with a focus on responsiveness and individualized support for students.Raising awareness of Orton Gillingham in education systems is crucial for providing effective support to students with learning needs.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Learn Literacy Podcast06:03 Support for Students with Learning Needs11:04 Supporting Young Learners with Special Needs18:07 Future Goals and Plans in Literacy Education25:47 Advice for Practitioners in Literacy EducationTo learn more about Rima Patel:https://inclusivity.education/our-teamsFor more info about Learn Literacy:learnliteray.com@learnliteracy1@cherylurbanczyk1

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.TakeawaysExploration of dyslexia historyIntellectual curiosity and awareness in dyslexia researchChapters00:00 Introduction to History of Dyslexia Series07:02 Functional Independence of Visual Memories13:52 Wrapping Up and Looking AheadFor more info about Learn Literacy:learnliteray.com@learnliteracy1@cherylurbanczyk1

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.TakeawaysHolistic approach to teachingImportance of a growth mindset and collaboration in the field of OGChapters00:00 Introduction and OG Learning Journey08:16 Structured Literacy and Orton-Gillingham15:13 Challenges and Opportunities in OG Implementation36:50 Growth Mindset and CollaborationTo learn more about Holly:https://www.olentangy.k12.oh.us/departments/pupil-services/district-dyslexia-specialistFor more info about Learn Literacy:learnliteray.com@learnliteracy1@cherylurbanczyk1

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.TakeawaysCongenital Word BlindnessAssessment Beyond ReadingVisual Memory and DyslexiaFor more info on Learn Literacy:learnliteray.com@learnliteracy1@cherylurbanczyk1

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 and the impact of OG on students.TakeawaysOG JourneyMorphology and EtymologyOrthographic MappingChapters00:00 Introduction and OG Journey09:36 Evolution of OG Practice22:25 Reading in the Digital Age29:25 Parting Advice and ConclusionFor more info about Nancy Redding:https://www.nancyredding.com/For more info about Learn Literacy:learnliteray.com@learnliteracy1@cherylurbanczyk1

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 demystifies OG certification and emphasizes the need for more OG practitioners worldwide. The conversation highlights the importance of representation and diversity in education, particularly in the context of Orton Gillingham teaching. It emphasizes the need for diverse representation among educators and the impact it has on students' learning experiences.TakeawaysGlobal Reach of OGVirtual Tutoring Challenges Representation MattersDiversity in EducationChapters00:00 Introduction to OG Journey05:41 Inclusivity Education and OG12:13 Spelling and Phonemic Awareness Challenges18:51 Challenges and Urgent Issues in OG PracticeTo learn more about Inclusivity Education:https://inclusivity.education/For more info about Learn Literacy:learnliteray.com@learnliteracy1@cherylurbanczyk1

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.TakeawaysEarly medical observations led to the identification of reading difficulties as a result of brain damage.The term dyslexia was introduced to describe acquired reading difficulties following brain injury or illness.Chapters00:00 The Early History of Dyslexia10:28 Introduction of the Term DyslexiaFor more info about Learn Literacy, go to:learnliteray.com@learnliteracy1@cherylurbanczyk1

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.TakeawaysTeaching literacy through language and structureThe importance of linguistic competenceChapters00:00 Introduction to Learn Literacy06:00 Professional Journey and Global Impact12:38 Teaching Literacy through Language and Structure