The Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy

Part 1: Evidence Based Teaching, What Is It? with Misty Adoniou

Episode Summary

In this podcast episode, literacy expert Misty Adoniou discusses evidence-based teaching with host Phil. Misty explains her background and emphasises the importance of classroom experience in teaching. She defines evidence-based teaching as methods resulting in observable positive learning outcomes, rooted in scientific experimentation and peer-reviewed research. Misty highlights the role of context in educational research, explaining how variables make it challenging to replicate results across different classrooms. She stresses the scientific nature of lesson planning and teacher decision-making, critiquing the notion of pre-packaged programs as non-scientific and disrespectful to teachers' expertise. Misty concludes by celebrating the joy of teaching as a process of solving daily scientific challenges to support student learning.

Episode Notes

In episode 107 of the podcast "Evidence Based Teaching," literacy expert Misty Adoniou joins host Phil to delve into the essence of evidence-based teaching. Misty, an Associate Professor in Language Literacy and TESOL, brings extensive experience and insights to the discussion. She emphasises the importance of evidence-based teaching, highlighting its role in fostering observable, positive learning outcomes for students.

Misty explains that evidence-based teaching is deeply rooted in the scientific method, tracing back to the late 1800s with educators like Dewey advocating for rigorous experimentation in education. She elucidates how educational research undergoes scrutiny through peer-reviewed academic journals and conferences, ensuring the validity and reliability of findings. Misty underscores the complexity of applying scientific principles in the classroom due to diverse contextual variables, challenging the notion of one-size-fits-all programs.

Moreover, Misty demystifies the teacher's role as a scientist, highlighting the intricate process of lesson planning as a micro-application of the scientific method. She emphasises the teacher's expertise in gathering evidence, assessing outcomes, and iteratively refining instructional practices. Misty critiques the trend of commercialised "evidence-based" programs, asserting that genuine evidence-based teaching is intrinsic to the teaching profession and rooted in ongoing scientific inquiry.

Ultimately, Misty's insights underscore the profound scientific nature of teaching and the necessity for educators to embrace evidence-based practices tailored to their unique classroom contexts. The podcast provides a thought-provoking exploration of evidence-based teaching, challenging misconceptions and empowering educators with a deeper understanding of their craft.

NEW PODCAST

• Evidence Based Teaching, What Is It? – Part 1, Ep 107 with Misty Adoniou

TEACHIFIC RESOURCES

• Understanding and Using the Science of Reading - Podcast Transcript

PODCASTS

• Understanding and Using the Science of Reading - Part 1,Part 2

COURSES

• Understanding and Using the Science of Readingwith Diane Snowball and Keay Cobbin
• Toward Comprehensive, Research-Informed Literacy Instruction: Thinking With, Against, and Beyond the Science of Reading(Sponsored by the Ithaca College Department of Education, February 22, 2024

BOOKS

• Bruner, J., The Process of Education, Harvard University Press, 1977
• Dewey, J.D., How We Think, Dover Publications, Boston,1997
• Vygotsky, L., Thought and Language, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1986

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THANK YOU

Thank you to Misty for her dedication to education, and support for the teaching profession.

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