Learn Literacy Podcast

Cheryl Urbanczyk
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Learn Literacy - a place to focus on 'Language for Life' by teaching literacy through language and structure. Important topics of conversation will be Orton-Gillingham, Structured Literacy, Dyslexia, Structured Word Inquiry and related random wonderings. Your host is Cheryl Urbanczyk, a career educator with thirty years experience between teaching and school administration. When her own daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia, she began a learning journey to gain the knowledge and skills needed to help her own child. Cheryl is a Fellow of the Orton-Gillingham Academy, a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist (IDA/CERI) and a Reading Specialist (OCT). Listen in to learn valuable insights and take-aways to support literacy instruction and student achievement. For more information, go to learnliteracy.com, @learnliteracy1, @cherylurbanczyk1.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    7. Rima Patel - OG Practitioner

    Rima Patel shares her journey to Orton Gillingham, highlighting the impact of the approach on teaching and learning. She discusses challenges and opportunities in literacy education, the emotional impact of literacy progress, and the need for support for students with learning needs. Rima also addresses dialect variations in teaching, the support for young learners with special needs, and the challenges and learnings in Orton Gillingham practice. Additionally, she shares her efforts to raise awareness of Orton Gillingham in England and her future goals and plans in literacy education. Rima provides advice for practitioners in literacy education and discusses teaching Orton Gillingham to her own children, concluding with gratitude for the opportunity to share her experience. Takeaways Orton Gillingham approach offers a flexible structure with a focus on responsiveness and individualized support for students.Raising awareness of Orton Gillingham in education systems is crucial for providing effective support to students with learning needs. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Learn Literacy Podcast06:03 Support for Students with Learning Needs11:04 Supporting Young Learners with Special Needs18:07 Future Goals and Plans in Literacy Education25:47 Advice for Practitioners in Literacy Education To learn more about Rima Patel: https://inclusivity.education/our-teams For more info about Learn Literacy: learnliteray.com @learnliteracy1 @cherylurbanczyk1

    27 min

  2. May 28

    6. History of Dyslexia Part 3: Hinshelwood 1

    The episode delves into the history of dyslexia, focusing on James Hinchelwood's response to Pringle Morgan and his exploration of visual memory, cerebral localization, and word blindness. Hinchelwood's intellectual curiosity and call for raising awareness are evident throughout the discussion. Takeaways Exploration of dyslexia historyIntellectual curiosity and awareness in dyslexia research Chapters 00:00 Introduction to History of Dyslexia Series07:02 Functional Independence of Visual Memories13:52 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead For more info about Learn Literacy: learnliteray.com @learnliteracy1 @cherylurbanczyk1

    14 min

  3. May 21

    5. Holly Robbertz - District Dyslexia Specialist

    Holly Roberts shares her journey in the field of Orton-Gillingham (OG) and structured literacy, highlighting her early childhood education, formative experiences, transition to whole language, training and certification journey, accreditation, challenges, and opportunities in OG implementation. She emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset and collaboration in the field. Takeaways Holistic approach to teachingImportance of a growth mindset and collaboration in the field of OG Chapters 00:00 Introduction and OG Learning Journey08:16 Structured Literacy and Orton-Gillingham15:13 Challenges and Opportunities in OG Implementation36:50 Growth Mindset and Collaboration To learn more about Holly: https://www.olentangy.k12.oh.us/departments/pupil-services/district-dyslexia-specialist For more info about Learn Literacy: learnliteray.com @learnliteracy1 @cherylurbanczyk1

    36 min

  4. May 14

    4. History of Dyslexia Part 2: Percy

    The episode focuses on the history of dyslexia, specifically examining the case of Percy F. and Dr. Pringle Morgan's article A Case of Congenital Word Blindness' from 1896. The episode delves into Percy's profile, his struggles with reading, and Dr. Morgan's insights into the cause of dyslexia. Takeaways Congenital Word BlindnessAssessment Beyond ReadingVisual Memory and Dyslexia For more info on Learn Literacy: learnliteray.com @learnliteracy1 @cherylurbanczyk1

    24 min

  5. May 7

    3. Nancy Redding - OGA Fellow

    The conversation delves into the journey of Orton-Gillingham (OG) practitioner Nancy Redding, exploring the evolution of OG practice, the importance of 'why' in teaching, reading in the digital age, the role of morphology in OG, and parting advice for practitioners. Nancy shares her experiences, insights, and reflections on the practice of OG, emphasizing the importance of individualized teaching and the impact of OG on students. Takeaways OG JourneyMorphology and EtymologyOrthographic Mapping Chapters 00:00 Introduction and OG Journey09:36 Evolution of OG Practice22:25 Reading in the Digital Age29:25 Parting Advice and Conclusion For more info about Nancy Redding: https://www.nancyredding.com/ For more info about Learn Literacy: learnliteray.com @learnliteracy1 @cherylurbanczyk1

    31 min

  6. Apr 30

    2. Nazia Ansari - Inclusivity Education

    The conversation covers Nazia Ansari's journey with Orton Gillingham (OG), her experience as a Fellow-in-Training, the impact of OG on inclusivity education, the international perspective on OG, challenges in virtual tutoring, and the urgent issues in OG practice. It also delves into language and accents in OG, spelling and phonemic awareness challenges, and the global reach of OG. The discussion demystifies OG certification and emphasizes the need for more OG practitioners worldwide. The conversation highlights the importance of representation and diversity in education, particularly in the context of Orton Gillingham teaching. It emphasizes the need for diverse representation among educators and the impact it has on students' learning experiences. Takeaways Global Reach of OGVirtual Tutoring Challenges Representation MattersDiversity in Education Chapters 00:00 Introduction to OG Journey05:41 Inclusivity Education and OG12:13 Spelling and Phonemic Awareness Challenges18:51 Challenges and Urgent Issues in OG Practice To learn more about Inclusivity Education: https://inclusivity.education/ For more info about Learn Literacy: learnliteray.com @learnliteracy1 @cherylurbanczyk1

    34 min

  7. Apr 30

    1. History of Dyslexia Part 1: Brain Injury

    The episode delves into the early history of dyslexia, exploring the observations and findings of medical professionals in the late 1800s. It covers the discovery of aphasia, word blindness, and the introduction of the term dyslexia, shedding light on the understanding of reading difficulties. Takeaways Early medical observations led to the identification of reading difficulties as a result of brain damage.The term dyslexia was introduced to describe acquired reading difficulties following brain injury or illness. Chapters 00:00 The Early History of Dyslexia10:28 Introduction of the Term Dyslexia For more info about Learn Literacy, go to: learnliteray.com @learnliteracy1 @cherylurbanczyk1

    15 min

  8. Apr 26

    Intro to Podcast

    Cheryl Urbanczyk shares her journey in education, her experience with literacy, and her vision for the Learn Literacy podcast. She emphasizes the importance of teaching literacy through language and structure, and the impact of linguistic competence on individuals and society. Takeaways Teaching literacy through language and structureThe importance of linguistic competence Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Learn Literacy06:00 Professional Journey and Global Impact12:38 Teaching Literacy through Language and Structure

    17 min
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Learn Literacy - a place to focus on 'Language for Life' by teaching literacy through language and structure. Important topics of conversation will be Orton-Gillingham, Structured Literacy, Dyslexia, Structured Word Inquiry and related random wonderings. Your host is Cheryl Urbanczyk, a career educator with thirty years experience between teaching and school administration. When her own daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia, she began a learning journey to gain the knowledge and skills needed to help her own child. Cheryl is a Fellow of the Orton-Gillingham Academy, a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist (IDA/CERI) and a Reading Specialist (OCT). Listen in to learn valuable insights and take-aways to support literacy instruction and student achievement. For more information, go to learnliteracy.com, @learnliteracy1, @cherylurbanczyk1.

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