S4E14: Kim Lockhart on Supporting L2 Learners with the Science of Reading

Today I am excited to bring you an interview with Kim Lockhart. Kim’s work focuses on the science of reading and its application in second language programs. She has been a vocal advocate on social media for moving away from balanced literacy and adopting evidence-based approaches to teaching reading. When I first encountered Kim, it was through her fantastic videos of teaching her kids on the carpet. A special treat of this episode is we will watch one of them and talk about what was going on there. Kim’s insights have been instrumental in helping educators understand and implement effective literacy practices.

Today, I set a goal to incorporate as many “Archerisms” as possible into my literacy lessons after yesterday’s inspiring keynote address from Dr Anita Archer at the @IDA_Ontario #LitLearn2024 conference.
This is what explicit, systematic instruction looks like with 24 #FSL… pic.twitter.com/j6mwWMDmzS

— Mme Lockhart (@MmeLockhartLDSB) April 29, 2024

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This show is sponsored by John Catt from Hodder Education. John Catt publishes some of the best books in education, including my book, Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching. It is now Amazon’s newest BEST-SELLING book in education!

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