EP88-Dr. Irene Daria-Unlocking the Power of Effective Reading Instruction: Insights on Supporting Young Reader
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Irene Daria
Irene Daria is a developmental psychologist specializing in teaching children how to read. She has taught reading to the children of celebrities such as Kate Winslet and to hundreds of other children and has trained teachers in the science of reading. She is the author of the new book I Didn’t Believe Him, an intimate look at how schools turned millions of kids into struggling readers and of Steps to Reading, a series of workbooks that enable anyone to teach a child to read. A passionate literacy advocate, she lives with her husband in Manhattan and Amagansett, NY, and is the proud mother of two sons, whom you will meet as young children in I Didn’t Believe Him.
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In this episode, we sit down with Irene Daria, an expert in literacy and reading instruction, to delve into the profound impact that effective reading strategies can have on a child's educational journey. Irene discusses how essential it is to provide quality reading instruction early on, emphasizing that a child's ability to read fluently and comprehend text is foundational to their overall academic success.
She highlights the challenges many children face when traditional methods fall short and offers insightful advice on how parents and educators can support struggling readers. Through Irene’s experience and passion, we explore the transformative power of tailored reading instruction, from phonics to comprehension techniques, and how these can foster not just academic success but a lifelong love of learning.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or someone passionate about education, this episode is filled with practical tips and deep insights that will inspire you to rethink how we teach reading. Don’t miss out on this vital conversation that could change the way you approach literacy in your home or classroom.
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