Trusting Readers with Dr. Jennifer Scoggin and Hannah Schneewind
About this episode
Dr. Erin Bailey discusses the importance of trust in the independent reading process with Dr. Jennifer Scoggin and Hannah Schneewind.
Dr. Erin Bailey talks with Dr. Jennifer Scoggin and Hannah Schneewind, founders of Trusting Readers and authors of Trusting Readers: Powerful Practices for Independent Reading . The duo shares their journeys from classroom teachers to literacy consultants and explains why trust—in teachers, students, and the independent reading process itself—is central to their philosophy. They break down the four essential components of effective independent reading: time, choice, talk, and teacher support, emphasizing that independent reading is an instructional time, not just "kids with books." The conversation covers practical strategies for families to cultivate reading habits at home, the powerful connection between reading and writing, and how reading identity shapes young learners. Both guests reflect on how reading inspires connection—with characters, with loved ones, and within classroom communities. About Dr. Jennifer Scoggin: Dr. Jennifer Scoggin has been a teacher, author, speaker, curriculum writer, and literacy consultant. Jennifer’s interest in the evolving identities of both students and teachers and her growing obsession with children’s literature led her to and informs her…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Erin Bailey
Guests: Dr. Jennifer Scoggin, Hannah Schneewind
Topics covered
- independent reading
- literacy
- education
- reading habits
- teacher support
Keywords
- independent reading
- literacy consultants
- reading identity
- reading strategies
- education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Trusting Readers, Teachers College, Columbia University
Books & works: Trusting Readers: Powerful Practices for Independent Reading
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