Description:
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In this interactive webinar, the presenters delve into the intersection of neuroscience research and reading instruction and how educators can apply this knowledge to enhance teaching practices.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the neurological processes involved in learning to read and how the brain adapts during the reading journey.
- Explore the latest research findings on the Science of Reading and its implications for educators.
- Uncover effective methods to personalize instruction and optimize learning outcomes.
Credit/Reflection Questions1. Learning to speak is just as natural as learning to read.
2. The brain’s letterbox is ___________________________.
- a. a small region of the human brain that systematically processes sound and meaning
- b. a small region of the human visual system that systematically activates whenever we read.
- c. a small region of the brain that collects “sound statistics” when we are infants
- d. a small region of the brain that is only activated when reading written words in English.
3. Skilled readers use the __________________ part of their brain when reading words.
- a. back left
- b. front right
- c. back right
- d. front left