2. How Can We 'Do' Disciplinary Literacy: in Conversation with Mark Miller

Bedrock Talks from Bedrock Learning

How would your educational journey have changed if your teachers focused on disciplinary literacy? That's the intriguing question we tackle with Mark Miller, director of Bradford Research Schools and an English teacher at heart. This episode is an invitation into the world of disciplinary literacy, shining a light on the intricate dance between subject content and literacy skills, and the profound impact they have on the learner's journey.
As we navigate through this enlightening conversation, we touch on the importance of explicit goals in teaching and how it can shape the cognitive load of students. We discuss how reading strategies can evolve into effortless routines, with teachers playing an instrumental role in this journey. Mark shares the value of small, focused changes, like enhancing vocabulary, in bolstering disciplinary literacy in schools.
Finally, we delve into the power of words in the context of science, and the role of literacy in subjects it often seems detached from. The Freya model of teaching vocabulary makes an appearance, along with a discussion about its benefits and limitations. Tune in to this rich conversation and arm yourself with valuable wisdom and ideas for your educational pursuits.
Mentioned in the episode: EEF Improving Secondary Literacy guidance reports
You can hear more from Mark @markmillerteach and Bradford Research School, @BradResearchSch. Find out more about upcoming events with Bradford research school, or find a research school near you.

Chapters

1. 2. How Can We 'Do' Disciplinary Literacy: in Conversation with Mark Miller (00:00:00)

2. Disciplinary Literacy and Teaching Approaches (00:00:20)

3. Teaching Reading Strategies in Different Subjects (00:13:44)

4. Improving Disciplinary Literacy in Schools (00:24:59)

5. The Role of Disciplinary Literacy (00:34:21)

6. Dangers of Productionism in Schools (00:42:24)