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Learn Literacy Podcast
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…
Episodes
- Learn Literacy Podcast
27. Sheila Costello - OG Fellow
In this episode of the Learn Literacy Podcast, Cheryl Urbanczyk interviews Sheila Costello about her journey in the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach to literacy…
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26. History of Dyslexia Part 13: Orton Part 3
This episode of the Learn Literacy Podcast focuses on Dr. Samuel T. Orton's contributions to understanding and treating dyslexia, highlighting his pioneering…
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25. Katie Takayanagi - Making Reading Accessible
In this episode of the Learn Literacy Podcast, host Cheryl Urbanczyk interviews Katie Takayanagi, an Orton Gillingham fellow, discussing her journey into…
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24. History of Dyslexia Part 12: Orton Part 2
This episode of the Learn Literacy Podcast delves into the life and contributions of Dr. Samuel Orton, a pivotal figure in the understanding of dyslexia…
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23. Mary Ann Coulson - Advocacy
This conversation with Mary Ann Coulson is about her book 'Adam's Way: The Journey of a Child with Dyslexia and a Resource Guide for Parents' which delves into…
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22. History of Dyslexia Part 11: Orton Part 1
The conversation provides a comprehensive overview of Dr. Samuel Orton's life, work, and contributions to the understanding and treatment of dyslexia and…
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21. Mark Arneson - Fine Motor Builds Literacy
The conversation covers the introduction to Orton Gillingham, the impact of Orton Gillingham on teaching, embodied learning, fine motor skills, cursive…
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20. History of Dyslexia Part 10: Hinshelwood Recap
The episode provides a comprehensive overview or 'recap' of Dr. James Hinschelwood's 1917 book, 'Congenital Word Blindness,' covering topics such as acquired…
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19. Ken Bignell - Unlock Literacy Growth
Ken Bignell, an OG practitioner, shares his journey of becoming an OG practitioner, the impact of OG on students, and the challenges and opportunities in the…
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18. History of Dyslexia Part 9: Hinshelwood Ch 5
This is the last chapter of Dr. James Hinchelwood's 1917 book 'Congenital Word Blindness' and its title is 'Prognosis'. It provides insights into the history…
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17. Ellen O'Brian - OG & Hope for Students
The conversation covers Ellen O'Brien's journey with OG and structured literacy, the impact of OG on her son, challenges and strategies for teaching literacy…
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16. History of Dyslexia Part 8: Hinshelwood Ch 4
The conversation delves into the history and diagnosis of congenital word blindness, highlighting challenges in recognition, diagnosis, and defining the…
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15. Trixie Pujol - Trauma Informed Teaching
The conversation focuses on trauma-informed responses and the impact of emotional dysregulation on children with learning difficulties. It explores the brain's…
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14. History of Dyslexia Part 7: Hinshelwood Ch 3
In this episode of the Learn Literacy Podcast, Cheryl Urbanczyk discusses the history of dyslexia, focusing on Dr. James Hinschelwood's 1917 book 'Congenital…
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13. Peggy Price - OG as Research
The conversation delves into the journey of Peggy Price with Orton-Gillingham (OG), highlighting the importance of the diagnostic and prescriptive model in…
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12. History of Dyslexia Part 6: Hinshelwood Ch 2 Part 2
The conversation delves into the early understanding of dyslexia, the nature of the condition, reading and phonics, reading by sight, reading figures and…
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11. Francine Hannon - OG Practitioner
Francine Hannon shares her journey as an Orton-Gillingham practitioner, discussing her teaching model, challenges, and future goals. She emphasizes the…
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10. History of Dyslexia Part 5: Hinshelwood Ch 2 Part 1
The review of Dr James Hinschelwood's 1917 book 'Congenital Word Blindness' continues with Ch. 2. The episode delves into the history and understanding of…
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9. Sarah Trenholme - OG in Nova Scotia
Sarah Trenholm shares her journey with Orton Gillingham (OG) and its impact on her work in supporting students with learning differences. From discovering OG…
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8. History of Dyslexia Part 4: Hinshelwood Ch 1
This episode begins our series on Dr James Hinshelwood's book 'Congenital Word Blindness' published in 1917. In the first chapter, the focus is on acquired…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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'…
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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…
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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…
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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…