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Science of Reading: The Podcast

Science of Reading: The Podcast

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Science of Reading: The Podcast will deliver the latest insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading. Via a conversational approach, each episode explores a timely topic related to the science of reading.

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  • Special episode: Cultivating critical thinkers in your classroom, starring Mitchell Brookins, Ph.D.
    Feb 4 2026

    We're excited to share a special episode from our friends at our sister podcast, Beyond My Years.

    Host Ana Torres is joined by nationally recognized educational consultant and thought leader, Mitchell Brookins, Ph.D., to discuss what critical thinking is and how to help students develop it. He also explains why critical thinking is crucial for long-term academic success. Mitchell also gives gives educators four clear steps that they can implement to effectively nurture critical thinking skills in their classrooms. Ana is then joined by Beyond My Years Classroom Insider extraordinaire Eric Cross, who discusses how he encourages his students to hone their critical thinking skills in class.

    Show notes:

    • Binge all of Beyond My Years podcast Season 2 now: https://amplify.com/bmy
    • Submit your questions on comprehension
    • Access free, high-quality resources at our brand-new companion professional learning page
    • Visit Mitchell Brookins, Ph.D,’s website
    • Connect with Mitchell Brookins, Ph.D., on LinkedIn
    • Connect with Ana Torres
    • Connect with Eric Cross
    • Join our community Facebook group.
    • Connect with Susan Lambert

    Quotes:

    "When you are a school administrator, you can't be confused as to what your identity is. People expect you to step in with voice, with passion, with vision, and direct the path." —Mitchell Brookins, Ph.D.

    "That's how you know you're in a classroom with critical thinking: We're not rushing the conversation. We're enjoying it." —Mitchell Brookins, Ph.D.

    "There's an art and science to teaching, and I think that they're two different things." —Eric Cross

    "The importance of modeling can’t be overstated." — Ana Torres

    Timestamps*:
    00:00 Introduction
    02:00 Ana Torres & Eric Cross preview Ana's conversation about critical thinking
    04:00 Introducing Mitchell Brookins, Ph.D.
    10:00 Why should critical thinking be top of mind for educators?
    15:00 Where should teachers begin when trying to help students develop critical thinking skills?
    20:00 Questioning that reveals classrooms in which teachers honor students' thinking
    24:00 You can't get to a higher level if you don't have the knowledge.
    28:00 For a lot of us, this work is more than just a profession it's a calling
    30:00 Classroom Insider conversation with Eric Cross
    37:00 Recap of Classroom Insider takeaways
    39:00 Closing thoughts from Susan Lambert
    *Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute




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    42 minutos
  • S10 E10: How language skills shape reading success, with Charles Hulme, D.Phil., and MaryKate DeSantis
    Jan 28 2026

    Susan Lambert is joined by emeritus professor of psychology and education and the University of Oxford, Charles Hulme, D.Phil., and founder of Left Side Strong LLC, MaryKate DeSantis. They dive into the critial connection between oral language development and reading comprehension. They also explore exactly what oral language development is, how to screen children for deficits in oral language abilities, and the most effective strategies educators can use for intervention.

    Show notes:

    • Join our Science of Comprehension Symposium: amplify.com/comprehensionsymposium
    • Submit your comprehension questions!
    • Access free resources on our companion professional learning page.
    • Connect with Charles on LinkedIn.
    • Learn more about Charles.
    • Connect with MaryKate on LinkedIn.
    • Learn more about Left Side Strong LLC.
    • Listen to our episode with Wesley Hoover, Ph.D.
    • Listen to our episode with Julie Van Dyke, Ph.D.
    • Listen to our episode with Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D.
    • Listen to Amplify’s Beyond My Years podcast.
    • Join our Facebook group.
    • Read Book Language: What It Is, How Children Can “Get It”.
    • Connect with Susan Lambert.

    Quotes:

    "Language comprehension is really what leads us to reading comprehension." —MaryKate DeSantis

    "We talk about learning to read, but we also need to talk about reading to learn. A lot of what we learn in our lives is through reading, and reading is certainly a powerful drive of vocabulary and language development." —Charles Hulme, D.Phil.

    "Language skills are unconstrained, meaning the sky's the limit. As long as you continue to engage in any sort of way, your language skills can continue to develop throughout your lifetime." —Susan Lambert

    Timestamps*:
    00:00 How language skills shape reading success
    06:00 Defining reading comprehension
    08:00 Reading is language. Without language, there would be no reading.
    12:00 Importance of language skills for comprehension
    16:00 Our main purpose in life is to communicate with others
    21:00 Development of language skills
    23:00 Moving the needle on literacy achievement
    28:00 How students can help develop students' language capacity
    31:00 Screening to assess oral language skills
    35:00 Why early language instruction is effective and sustainable
    39:00 Key takeaways
    41:00 Focusing on language is worth the time
    43:00 Closing thoughts
    *Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute


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    46 minutos
  • S10 E9: From research to reality: Breaking down comprehension barriers, with Phil Capin, Ph.D.
    Jan 14 2026

    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 structure reading instruction based on what happens before, during, and after reading.

    Show notes:

    • Register for our Science of Reading Symposium: http://www.amplify.com/comprehensionsymposium
    • Submit your questions on comprehension: http://www.amplify.com/sor-mailbag
    • Access free resources at our professional learning page: https://amplify.com/science-of-reading/professional-learning/
    • Connect with Phil Capin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-capin-02105550
    • Read Hugh Catts' article, "Rethinking How to Promote Reading Comprehension": https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1322088.pdf
    • Read Catherine Snow's article, "Reading for Understanding": https://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1465.html
    • Learn more about Dolores Durkin's report, "What Classroom Observations Reveal about Reading Comprehension Instruction": https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED162259
    • Read How People Learn: https://www.nationalacademies.org/read/9853/chapter/1
    • Listen to the podcast episode with Nancy Hennessy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-09-deconstructing-the-rope-vocabulary-with/id1483513974?i=1000520380191
    • Listen to Season 2 of Amplify's Beyond My Years podcast: http://at.amplify.com/bmy
    • Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scienceofreading

    Quotes:

    "We've underestimated the value of writing in supporting reading comprehension." —Phil Capin, Ph.D.

    "Reading and writing rely on a lot of the same language processes, and writing supports the consolidation of knowledge." —Phil Capin, Ph.D.

    "Students should engage with meaningful problems, and they should have a reason for learning." —Phil Capin, Ph.D.

    Timestamps*:
    00:00 Introduction
    04:00 Phil Capin's career path
    08:00 Reading comprehension is the byproduct of a constellation of competencies
    11:00 The complexity of comprehension
    16:00 Dolores Durkin's findings on comprehension testing vs. teaching
    22:00 Students should engage with meaningful problems
    24:00 Comprehension instruction is organized by before, during, and after reading.
    27:00 The value of writing for comprehension
    31:00 Where comprehension strategies could be helpful
    39:00 How much time should teachers dedicate to strategy instruction?
    41:00 The strongest predictor of whether you're going to understand the text is the knowledge you bring.
    46:00 Every teacher is a reading teacher
    48:00 Closing thoughts
    *Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute






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    53 minutos
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