Forging the relevancy of literacy research: Strategy development conversations

Session Submission Type: Alternative Format Session

Abstract

The relevancy of literacy research is persistently challenged. Media outcries denounce reading instruction and its research base (e.g., Hanford, 2019; Lubell, 2017). Recently, over 37 legislatures passed state laws that specify the pedagogy of reading (Schwartz, 2024). The purpose of this alternative symposium is to center researchers in the cause for research relevancy. Panelists will describe a triune strategy, the discussant will contextualize the effort, and attendees will join research relevancy strategy development conversations.

Content Area

• AREA 2. In-service Teacher Education/Professional Development in Literacy

Chair

• Sharon Walpole, University of Delaware

Discussant

• George G. Hruby, University of Kentucky

Presenters

• Betsy Baker, University of Missouri

• Cara Wylie, eMINTS National Center

• Maggie Bunten, eMINTS National Center