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The What, the Why, and the How of Evidence-Based Reading Instruction: Professor Pamela Snow and Professor Tanya Serry Presentations

Eamon Charles — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:17:49 +0000

On Saturday the 1st June, SOLAR Lab Co-Directors Professor Pamela Snow and Professor Tanya Serry joined the Science of Teaching and Learning Australia (SOTLA)and Edith Cowan University’s Associate Professor Lorraine Hammond, to host a day with Emily Hanford. Presentations focused on “the why, the what and the how” of evidence-based reading instruction. Please see the… Read More »The What, the Why, and the How of Evidence-Based Reading Instruction: Professor Pamela Snow and Professor Tanya Serry Presentations

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Professor Tanya Serry Interviewed on 3AW: Wednesday 7th August

Eamon Charles — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:18:24 +0000

On August 7th, Professor Tanya Serry, co-director of the SOLAR Lab at La Trobe University, was interviewed by Tom Elliot on 3AW Mornings about the decline in deep reading among adults. The interview was in response to a British study which highlighted a growing trend where fewer adults are dedicating time to reading for pleasure… Read More »Professor Tanya Serry Interviewed on 3AW: Wednesday 7th August

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SOLAR Lab PhD student Melanie Henry’s Education HQ Op Ed – Ditching balanced literacy: why Victoria’s secondary teachers should be cheering: June 24th.

Eamon Charles — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 06:33:26 +0000

In her Education HQ Op Ed article, SOLAR Lab PhD student Melanie Henry advocates for the abandonment of the balanced literacy approach in Victorian primary schools in favor of more structured reading instruction. She argues that the balanced literacy model, has not effectively addressed the literacy needs of all students, particularly those who struggle with… Read More »SOLAR Lab PhD student Melanie Henry’s Education HQ Op Ed – Ditching balanced literacy: why Victoria’s secondary teachers should be cheering: June 24th.

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Professor Pamela Snow Interviewed by ABC about the new Victorian Systematic Synthetic Phonics Mandate: 14th June

Eamon Charles — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:56:45 +0000

In a recent ABC news interview, Professor Pamela Snow, co-director of the SOLAR Lab at La Trobe University, discussed the Victorian Government’s new mandate for Synthetic Systematic Phonics in primary schools. This initiative, aimed at enhancing literacy skills among young learners, has sparked considerable interest and debate within the educational community. During the interview, Professor… Read More »Professor Pamela Snow Interviewed by ABC about the new Victorian Systematic Synthetic Phonics Mandate: 14th June

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Graduate Certificate in Education (Language and Literacy) now available

Eamon Charles — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:21:39 +0000

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La Trobe University and the SOLAR Lab hosts ‘Sold a Story’ Reporter Emily Hanford

Eamon Charles — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:15:46 +0000

On Saturday the 1st June, SOLAR Lab Co-Directors Professor Pamela Snow and Professor Tanya Serry joined the Science of Teaching and Learning Australia (SOTLA)and Edith Cowan University’s Associate Professor Lorraine Hammond, to host a day with Emily Hanford. Presentations focused on “the why, the what and the how” of evidence-based reading instruction. Emily Hanford is… Read More »La Trobe University and the SOLAR Lab hosts ‘Sold a Story’ Reporter Emily Hanford

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Professor Snow quoted in The Age about Victoria’s new Systematic Synthetic Phonics mandate: 13th June

Eamon Charles — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 06:18:47 +0000

In a recent article in The Age, Professor Pamela Snow, co-director of the SOLAR Lab at La Trobe University, shared her insights on the Victorian Government’s new mandate for Synthetic Systematic Phonics in primary schools. This significant policy change aims to enhance literacy skills among young learners by providing a structured approach to reading instruction.… Read More »Professor Snow quoted in The Age about Victoria’s new Systematic Synthetic Phonics mandate: 13th June

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La Trobe applauds new explicit teaching approach

Eamon Charles — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:33:51 +0000

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Chalk & Talk Podcast with Professor Pamela Snow

Eamon Charles — Fri, 24 May 2024 03:53:39 +0000

In this episode, math professor and host of the Chalk & Talk podcast, Anna Stokke, talks with Professor Pamela Snow, about viewing school as a health intervention and effective language and reading instruction as a social justice issue CLICK HERE for the link to the original episode.

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EDVIEW360 Podcast with Professor Pamela Snow

Eamon Charles — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:30:08 +0000

In this episode, Professor Pamela Snow discusses the importance of oral language across early childhood and the school years, focusing on its role in supporting, and being developed by, reading skills. CLICK HERE for the original link.

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