Ep. 139: Knowledge and Comprehension with Daniel Willingham and Barbara Davidson

In today’s episode, we discuss knowledge and vocabulary as critical components of reading comprehension. We hear from author and professor Daniel Willingham, who shares research on the important role knowledge plays in comprehension. We also talk with Executive Director of Knowledge Matters Campaign, Barbara Davidson, who highlights strong curricula and resources related to knowledge-building ELA. 

Resources

• Knowledge Matters Campaign website 
• Knowledge Matters Campaign Twitter handle 
• Books by Daniel Willingham
• Reading Rockets Q&A with Daniel Willingham
• Daniel Willingham Social Media 
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  • TikTok

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