May 15
[Listen Again] Why Knowledge Matters for Comprehension with Daniel Willingham & Barbara Davidson
Episode 139As we continue our focus on comprehension this month, we’re revisiting one of our most essential conversations.In this episode, we explore a foundational truth about reading: comprehension depends on knowledge.We’re joined by cognitive scientist Daniel Willingham, who ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 24
Vocabulary Strategies to Boost Word Learning with Melissa Cheesman Smith, Savannah Campbell, & Tim Rasinski
Episode 251In this episode, we’re joined by Tim Rasinski, Melissa Cheesman, and Savannah Campbell, authors of The Megabook of Vocabulary, to talk about practical, classroom-ready strategies that actually work. We dig into the biggest misconceptions about vocabulary instruction, w ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2025
272. Multilingual Learner Support: Practical Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
In this episode of The Stellar Teacher Podcast, I dive into a critical topic for upper elementary classrooms: supporting multilingual learners (MLLs). With the help of experts Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez, we explore why the term “multilingual learner” ... Show More
27m 16s
Feb 2024
3.10 Effective Vocabulary Strategies in Literacy Intervention
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Imagine being a learner who is new to English. Someone says to you, "Can you lend me a hand?” Imagine what that learner is processing. First, it’s a question. Second, think about the word lend. Do I know what that means? Third, lend a hand. Does ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 2025
Teaching with Empathy and Respect: Part 1
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this powerful two-part episode, we sit down with Swiss-Brazilian educator and bestselling author Maya Eigenmann to explore how empathy, calm, and respect can transform the way we teach. Maya shares ... Show More
41m 27s
Apr 2025
#321 Can I Use AI Teachers? (Abigail Fulbrook)
Abigail Fulbrook (weareenglishteachers.com) joins me for a fascinating chat about a few different topics, including moving to Japan from the UK, what we miss about the UK, learning using AI teachers, other uses of AI, and much more!Abigail Fulbrook has been teaching English for o ... Show More
52m 4s
Episode 251 One of the most consistent findings in reading research is this: how much you know determines how far you can go as a reader. In this episode, we’re joined by Kelly Gallagher, author of To Read Stuff, You Have to Know Stuff, to explore why knowledge is central to comprehension and what that means for classroom instruction. Kelly helps us rethink ... Show More
<p>This episode can be a classroom game-changer. For many of us, spelling means a weekly word list handed out on Monday and assessed on Friday. In this episode of <a href='https://readinghorizons.com/literacytalks'><b><em>Literacy Talks</em></b></a><em>,</em> our experts share ne ... Show More
