Ep. 160: Back to School: Understanding Reading Research with Neena Saha

Ever wondered how to navigate the complex world of reading research as an educator? Get ready for a great conversation with education researcher Neena Saha, who reveals the role of science in education and the importance of pseudoscience in developing theories. We delve into the significance of meta-analyses and discuss the need for caution when using this method.  Neena then shares some current reading research with us!ResourcesSamePage Reading Facebook GroupMetaMetrics’ Reading Research Recap  Join the Reading Research mailing listThe Reading League JournalThe Reading League recording on what teachers need to know about “how science works” (skip to 1 hour, 40 min)Meta-Analysis ReviewRobert Slavin’s BlogsIn Meta-Analyses, Weak Inclusion Standards Lead to Misleading Conclusions. Here’s Proof.How Can You Tell When The Findings of a Meta-Analysis Are Likely to Be Valid?Meta-Analysis and Its Discontents Criticisms of Meta-Analysis (but also great rebuttals) Morphology Recent Research StudiesExecutive Functions and Morphological Awareness Explain the Shared Variance between Word Reading and Listening ComprehensionEffects of Target Age and Genre on Morphological Complexity in Children’s Reading MaterialContrasting Direct Instruction in Morphological Decoding and Morphological Inquiry-Analysis Interventions in Grade 3 Children With Poor Morphological AwarenessFluency Recent Research StudyA systematic review and meta-analysis of the Readers’ Theatre impact on the development of reading skillsComprehension Recent Research Study We wrote a book! The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night Facebook and join our Facebook Group Twitter Instagram Don't miss an episode! Sign up for FREE bonus resources and episode alerts at LiteracyPodcast.com Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum.