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Insights and Updates - The Literacy Bug

The Literacy Bug

Welcome to The Literacy Bug podcast, dedicated to all things literacy related. Originally, in its previous form, the podcast applied Ludwig Wittgenstein’s philosophy of language to the domain of literacy. Since then, the podcast and its associated website (theliteracybug.com) have evolved into something a little less esoteric and a lot more practical; we explore everyday issues pertaining to literacy teaching and learning. We want developing readers & writers to engage …

Episodes

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Insights and Updates - The Literacy Bug · Jun 8, 2017

Resources for Planning and Monitoring for Effective Literacy Teaching and Learning

This podcast summarises a range of resources that can help teachers better plan and monitor for effective literacy teaching and learning. We encourage visitor to download the presentation slides and resources at http://bit.ly/2-Planning-Monitoring-Resources

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Insights and Updates - The Literacy Bug · Apr 10, 2017

Teaching According to the Stages of Literacy Development

This is a presentation that explores the changing nature of literacy across the various stages of literacy development. In so doing, we discuss how instruction must change as learners consolidate core skills and prepare …

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Insights and Updates - The Literacy Bug · Feb 14, 2017

An Overview of Literacy Development Now on YouTube

The presentation explores the many components of literacy development, the stages of literacy development, and the dual-demands of "code-based" and "meaning-based" practices. To be exact, it sets out to meet the following objectives: (a) …

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Insights and Updates - The Literacy Bug · Sep 1, 2014

Podcast #3: Commanding a Clear View

Welcome to the third episode of the Wittgenstein On Learning Podcast. In this episode, I discuss Wittgenstein's concept of commanding a clear view. Given the amount of time spent recently on literacy pedagogy in …

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Insights and Updates - The Literacy Bug · Jul 19, 2014

Podcast #2: Wittgenstein's Concept of Language Games

This is the second episode of the Wittgenstein On Learning Podcast. In this episode, I discuss Wittgenstein's concept of language games. The concept of language games serves as a central features of Wittgenstein's later …

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Insights and Updates - The Literacy Bug · May 18, 2014

Podcast #1: An Introductory Episode

The podcast will provide a further outlet to present ideas in relation to the impact of Wittgensteinian ideas on contemporary discussions of language learning, literacy acquisition, cultural practices and the development of knowledge. The …

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