S6 E15 - What Does Research Say About Novel Study?

The Structured Literacy Podcast

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Novel study has gained traction in teaching circles, but important questions arise about its suitability for all students, time management challenges, and whether it's truly evidence-based for primary schools.
In this episode, Jocelyn explores
• Research comparing novels with shorter stories
• Teachers challenges in novel studies including time constraints, student stamina issues, and resource limitations
• Quality of text and instruction matters more than text length
• The role of using professional judgment about instruction based on student needs

This episode invites you to give yourself permission to make thoughtful decisions based on your students' needs, instructional goals, available time, and what research indicates are the most impactful factors for reading instruction.
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1. S6 E15 - What Does Research Say About Novel Study? (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Novel Study Debate (00:01:48)

3. Challenges Teachers Face with Novels (00:07:24)

4. Historical Context of Text Instruction (00:11:55)

5. Research on Text Length (00:16:05)

6. Practical Considerations for Instruction (00:22:56)

7. Balancing Novel Study and Shorter Texts (00:29:35)

8. Final Thoughts and Encouragement (00:32:40)