NomanisDec 3, 202016 minSight words, orthographic mapping, phonemic awarenessWhat, exactly, are sight words? How are they created? How are they related to orthographic mapping? What phonemic awareness skills are...
NomanisDec 3, 20208 minSummer learning loss in reading? Not necessarilyThe fabled ‘summer learning loss’ may not be cause for concern, according to the results of two new studies in New Zealand. By James...
NomanisDec 3, 20204 minWhy all children need schoolI have the clearest memory of watching my two-year-old son exploring the back garden. A very thin twig was poking out from the hedge. He...
NomanisDec 3, 20204 minScreen vs. paper: The effects of text medium on reading comprehensionAs a reading researcher, I spend a lot of time thinking about the factors that affect reading comprehension. As a person who reads, I’m...
NomanisDec 3, 20207 min“Look at the picture”: cognitive load theory and Reading RecoveryUsing cognitive load theory, this article seeks to explain the failure of Reading Recovery as an effective instructional technique. By...
NomanisDec 3, 20207 minThe magical art of magnetic resonance imaging to study the reading brainThis article, published in Frontiers for Young Minds, a journal which makes scientific articles accessible for younger audiences,...
NomanisDec 3, 20208 minHow to teach: It is bigger than the Reading WarsThe Reading Wars may be positioned as phonics vs. whole language, but within the phonics camp, there is still significant conflict about...
NomanisDec 3, 20207 minPrimary literacy teaching: A detective storyDetective dramas are quite the rage, but you need look no further than the humble schoolbook for a mystery that even the most discerning...
NomanisDec 3, 20202 minChange management: The science of reading“I want to align my practice to the Science of Reading, but I don’t have support from my administration team or colleagues … what do I...
NomanisDec 3, 20203 minRebooting behaviour after lockdownDelivering effective instruction – or even just making the classroom run smoothly – is difficult when educators are struggling with...