109. Phonological Awareness & the Alphabet: What the Research Says – and What We Still Don't Know with Dr. Shayne Piasta

Podcast: Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators · Michelle Sullivan • Literacy Coach & Science of Reading Advocate

Opublikowano: 2026-09-01

Before we get into what the research currently says about teaching phonological awareness and the alphabet, this episode begins by breaking down some key terminology. What makes a practice evidence-based? What’s the difference between research-based and research-tested? What should we consider when implementing instruction aligned with the Science of Reading? Dr. Shayne Piasta, Distinguished Professor at THE Ohio State University and Faculty Associate at the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy, helps unpack what we know, what we’re still learning, and how educators can make evidence-informed decisions. We then dig into phon...