59. The Great Equaliser in Classrooms with Kate Minehan

In this episode, we chat with Kate, a passionate educator and author who writes decodable readers. We dive into the importance of reading as a life skill and explore how it acts as a 'ticket' to broader opportunities. Kate shares her non-negotiables when teaching literacy and walks us through the process of writing engaging decodable books. We also discuss the debate between digital texts and physical books, weighing the pros and cons of each.

Kate addresses a common criticism of decodable books—that they can be boring and lack a storyline—and offers her perspective on how to make these texts more engaging for young readers. She also provides valuable tips on selecting the best decodable texts for your students and shares innovative ways teachers can use these resources in the classroom beyond just reading them.

Finally, we wrap up with Kate’s thoughts on what she would change in education if given the chance. This episode is a must-listen for any educator looking to deepen their understanding of literacy and improve their approach to teaching reading.

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There are rainbows ahead,

Ashleigh and Alisha

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