The Language Connection: How Early Development Shapes Lifelong Reading Success

About this episode

Dr. Ann P. Kaiser discusses how early language development influences lifelong reading success.

During this episode of EDVIEW360, we welcome Dr. Ann P. Kaiser, renowned professor at Vanderbilt University and one of the nation’s leading experts on early language development. With decades of groundbreaking research, Dr. Kaiser has illuminated how the earliest years of language learning—long before children enter school—lay the foundation for reading and academic success. Her work bridges developmental psychology, linguistics, and education, offering educators and administrators a holistic...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Ann P. Kaiser

Topics covered

• early language development
• reading success
• academic success
• developmental psychology
• education

Keywords

• language learning
• reading
• academic achievement
• developmental psychology
• linguistics

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Organizations: Vanderbilt University

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