S10 E9: From research to reality: Breaking down comprehension barriers, with Phil Capin, Ph.D.
About this episode
Susan Lambert interviews Phil Capin, Ph.D. about the challenges in implementing effective reading comprehension practices in schools.
In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Phil Capin, Ph.D., assistant professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. They explore why recommended reading comprehension practices aren't widely implemented in schools, and what educators can do to change that. Together, they also discuss how knowledge building is foundational to reading comprehension, how writing is a powerful tool in supporting reading comprehension, and why we should s...
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