The Science of Reading with Dr. Irene Daria (E144)
Today’s guest is Dr. Irene Daria, a developmental psychologist and passionate literacy advocate who has helped hundreds of children learn to read—including the children of celebrities. She’s also trained teachers in the science of reading and created the Steps to Reading program for parents.
Before entering the world of psychology, Dr. Daria worked as a journalist and editor, with bylines in The New York Times, Parents, Money, and more. She joins us to talk about what actually works when teaching kids to read—and what doesn’t.
Highlights:
Why balanced literacy and sight word learning often fall short
What the Science of Reading says really works
The five key components of reading:
Phonemic Awareness
Phonics
Vocabulary
Fluency
Comprehension
How parents can advocate for change—and teach reading at home if needed
Reading myths debunked
The power of parent advocacy
Tools to help your child become a confident reader
Connect with Irene Daria:
Show Notes
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
Why Johnny Can’t Read by Rudolf Flesch
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
Book Flight
This is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett
Year of Yes by Shonda Rimes
Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel
Dessert Pairing
Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro
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