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Zooming In on Rich Literacy Intervention with Leah Crawford

Category: Education
Duration: 01:01:46
Publish Date: 2026-04-04 03:00:00
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Melissa chats with Leah Crawford who discusses the "Think in English" program, a cognitive acceleration initiative developed at King's College, London. The program, which has been adapted for English language teaching, aims to enhance children's critical thinking and schema development through engaging lessons. Crawford explains the program's origins, its focus on Piagetian and Vygotskian theories, and its application in teaching children to classify texts and understand allegory. The discussion includes practical examples and the importance of collaborative learning in fostering intellectual growth.

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