Recommendations and reviews
Books, websites, research papers, podcasts – if you’re looking for useful information about literacy for older children and teenagers, The Literacy Hub is a great place to start!
There is a bewildering array of education resources out there, and some are better quality and more relevant than others. That’s why I’ve created a searchable collection of reviews, with a focus on resources that are relevant to teaching literacy to older children and teenagers.
These reviews and recommendations are written with educators in mind, and so many of the resources ‘bridge the gap’ between research and teaching.
Whether you want a quick introduction to retrieval practice, tips for supporting pupils with dyslexia, or a guide to English spelling, The Literacy Hub can help you identify which resources contain the information you need.
I regularly update these recommendations as I come across new resources, and I’m continuing to revisit the best picks from my literacy teaching collection. If you think there’s a great resource that I’ve missed, please let me know!
Search for Top Recommendations using the Topic filter to read The Literacy Hub’s round-up of the best picks for each topic.
Teaching Reading To All Learners Including Those With Complex Needs
Insights into how to use an inclusive approach to teach reading to pupils with a range of complex needs
Uncovering the Logic of English
A relatively succinct and easy-to-follow guide to the rules governing English spelling
Spelling for Life
A good introduction to how to teach English spelling, clearly conveying the enthusiasm and experience of the author
Reading for Life
A forthright history of the main ideas in teaching reading, together with some practical guidance for teaching
Triple R Teaching
A fast-paced and informative podcast that covers a wide range of topics in literacy teaching
Ending the Reading Wars
An excellent paper for educators who are serious about getting to grips with research into how we learn to read
Why Don’t Students Like School?
If you’re not yet convinced about the relevance of cognitive science to teaching, read this
Primary Reading Simplified
A guide to how to implement the ‘science of reading’ in your classroom