<p>In this episode of <strong>The Becoming Educated Podcast</strong>, Chris Such discusses his philosophy on teaching reading, emphasising the need for a balanced approach that supports both novice and experienced teachers. </p><br><p>He explores the intertwined nature of word recognition and language comprehension, the importance of phonics instruction, and the necessity of accurate decoding practice. </p><br><p>Chris also outlines effective reading lesson structures that promote independent reading and addresses the significance of assessing and overcoming barriers to reading development. </p><br><p>His insights provide a comprehensive framework for educators looking to enhance their reading instruction practices.</p><br><p><strong>Get involved and share widely.</strong></p><br><p>Please join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomingeducated/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a>. I would love for you to join and share your takeaways from this episode and engage in discussion with fellow listeners.</p><br><p>Keep the conversation going using #becomingeducated and tagging me <a href="https://x.com/dnleslie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@dnleslie</a></p><br><p>If you have time, I would love for you to review Becoming Educated and share what you love about the podcast.</p><br><p>You can support the ongoing production of the podcast by <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/dnleslie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buying me a coffee</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>