<![CDATA[Learn Literacy Podcast]]>Learn Literacy - a place to focus on 'Language for Life' by teaching literacy through language and structure. Important topics of conversation will be Orton-Gillingham, Structured Literacy, Dyslexia, Structured Word Inquiry and related random wonderings. Your host is Cheryl Urbanczyk, a career educator with thirty years experience between teaching and school administration. When her own daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia, she began a learning journey to gain the knowledge and skills needed to help her own child. Cheryl is a Fellow of the Orton-Gillingham Academy, a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist (IDA/CERI) and a Reading Specialist (OCT). Listen in to learn valuable insights and take-aways to support literacy instruction and student achievement. For more information, go to learnliteracy.com, @learnliteracy1, @cherylurbanczyk1.

]]>www.learnliteracy.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:03:54 GMTSun, 07 Dec 2025 19:36:42 GMT60Cheryl Urbanczyk<p><b>Learn Literacy</b> - a place to focus on 'Language for Life' by teaching literacy through language and structure. Important topics of conversation will be Orton-Gillingham, Structured Literacy, Dyslexia, Structured Word Inquiry and related random wonderings. Your host is Cheryl Urbanczyk, a career educator with thirty years experience between teaching and school administration. When her own daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia, she began a learning journey to gain the knowledge and skills needed to help her own child. Cheryl is a Fellow of the Orton-Gillingham Academy, a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist (IDA/CERI) and a Reading Specialist (OCT). Listen in to learn valuable insights and take-aways to support literacy instruction and student achievement. For more information, go to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://learnliteracy.com" target="_blank">learnliteracy.com</a>, @learnliteracy1, @cherylurbanczyk1.</p>episodicCheryl Urbanczykinfolearnliteracy@gmail.comno<![CDATA[8. History of Dyslexia Part 4: Hinshelwood Ch 1]]>This episode begins our series on Dr James Hinshelwood's book 'Congenital Word Blindness' published in 1917. In the first chapter, the focus is on acquired word blindness. It explores the concept of acquired word blindness, brain structure and function, prognosis, re-education, and recovery, concluding with the importance of multisensory learning in the context of dyslexia.

Takeaways

  • History of dyslexia
  • Understanding acquired word blindness

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Acquired Word Blindness
  • 08:31 Brain Structure and Function
  • 20:29 Prognosis and Remediation
  • 31:27 Conclusion: Multisensory Learning

Podcast Website

https://learnliteracypodcast.riverside.com/

For more info about Learn Literacy, go to:

learnliteray.com

@learnliteracy1

@cherylurbanczyk1

]]>698a7940-1de6-40f0-9b54-7d80dbc7d55fThu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>This episode begins our series on Dr James Hinshelwood's book 'Congenital Word Blindness' published in 1917. In the first chapter, the focus is on acquired word blindness. It explores the concept of acquired word blindness, brain structure and function, prognosis, re-education, and recovery, concluding with the importance of multisensory learning in the context of dyslexia.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>History of dyslexia</li><li>Understanding acquired word blindness</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Acquired Word Blindness</li><li>08:31 Brain Structure and Function</li><li>20:29 Prognosis and Remediation</li><li>31:27 Conclusion: Multisensory Learning</li></ul><p></p><p>Podcast Website</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://learnliteracypodcast.riverside.com/" target="_blank">https://learnliteracypodcast.riverside.com/</a></p><p></p><p>For more info about Learn Literacy, go to:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://learnliteray.com" target="_blank">learnliteray.com</a></p><p>@learnliteracy1</p><p>@cherylurbanczyk1</p><p></p>no00:31:1288. History of Dyslexia Part 4: Hinshelwood Ch 1full<![CDATA[7. Rima Patel - OG Practitioner]]>Rima Patel shares her journey to Orton Gillingham, highlighting the impact of the approach on teaching and learning. She discusses challenges and opportunities in literacy education, the emotional impact of literacy progress, and the need for support for students with learning needs. Rima also addresses dialect variations in teaching, the support for young learners with special needs, and the challenges and learnings in Orton Gillingham practice. Additionally, she shares her efforts to raise awareness of Orton Gillingham in England and her future goals and plans in literacy education. Rima provides advice for practitioners in literacy education and discusses teaching Orton Gillingham to her own children, concluding with gratitude for the opportunity to share her experience.

Takeaways

  • Orton Gillingham approach offers a flexible structure with a focus on responsiveness and individualized support for students.
  • Raising awareness of Orton Gillingham in education systems is crucial for providing effective support to students with learning needs.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Learn Literacy Podcast
  • 06:03 Support for Students with Learning Needs
  • 11:04 Supporting Young Learners with Special Needs
  • 18:07 Future Goals and Plans in Literacy Education
  • 25:47 Advice for Practitioners in Literacy Education

To learn more about Rima Patel:

https://inclusivity.education/our-teams

For more info about Learn Literacy:

learnliteray.com

@learnliteracy1

@cherylurbanczyk1

]]>7594fc12-7a30-48d9-a423-b56dbcbd78fbThu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>Rima Patel shares her journey to Orton Gillingham, highlighting the impact of the approach on teaching and learning. She discusses challenges and opportunities in literacy education, the emotional impact of literacy progress, and the need for support for students with learning needs. Rima also addresses dialect variations in teaching, the support for young learners with special needs, and the challenges and learnings in Orton Gillingham practice. Additionally, she shares her efforts to raise awareness of Orton Gillingham in England and her future goals and plans in literacy education. Rima provides advice for practitioners in literacy education and discusses teaching Orton Gillingham to her own children, concluding with gratitude for the opportunity to share her experience.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Orton Gillingham approach offers a flexible structure with a focus on responsiveness and individualized support for students.</li><li>Raising awareness of Orton Gillingham in education systems is crucial for providing effective support to students with learning needs.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Learn Literacy Podcast</li><li>06:03 Support for Students with Learning Needs</li><li>11:04 Supporting Young Learners with Special Needs</li><li>18:07 Future Goals and Plans in Literacy Education</li><li>25:47 Advice for Practitioners in Literacy Education</li></ul><p></p><p>To learn more about Rima Patel:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://inclusivity.education/our-teams" target="_blank">https://inclusivity.education/our-teams</a></p><p></p><p>For more info about Learn Literacy:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://learnliteray.com" target="_blank">learnliteray.com</a></p><p>@learnliteracy1</p><p>@cherylurbanczyk1</p>no00:26:5177. Rima Patel - OG Practitionerfull<![CDATA[6. History of Dyslexia Part 3: Hinshelwood 1]]>The episode delves into the history of dyslexia, focusing on James Hinchelwood's response to Pringle Morgan and his exploration of visual memory, cerebral localization, and word blindness. Hinchelwood's intellectual curiosity and call for raising awareness are evident throughout the discussion.

Takeaways

  • Exploration of dyslexia history
  • Intellectual curiosity and awareness in dyslexia research

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to History of Dyslexia Series
  • 07:02 Functional Independence of Visual Memories
  • 13:52 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

For more info about Learn Literacy:

learnliteray.com

@learnliteracy1

@cherylurbanczyk1

]]>de019082-239f-4112-9331-490f8fdda84bThu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>The episode delves into the history of dyslexia, focusing on James Hinchelwood's response to Pringle Morgan and his exploration of visual memory, cerebral localization, and word blindness. Hinchelwood's intellectual curiosity and call for raising awareness are evident throughout the discussion.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Exploration of dyslexia history</li><li>Intellectual curiosity and awareness in dyslexia research</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to History of Dyslexia Series</li><li>07:02 Functional Independence of Visual Memories</li><li>13:52 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead</li></ul><p></p><p>For more info about Learn Literacy:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://learnliteray.com" target="_blank">learnliteray.com</a></p><p>@learnliteracy1</p><p>@cherylurbanczyk1</p>no00:14:1176. History of Dyslexia Part 3: Hinshelwood 1full<![CDATA[5. Holly Robbertz - District Dyslexia Specialist]]>Holly Roberts shares her journey in the field of Orton-Gillingham (OG) and structured literacy, highlighting her early childhood education, formative experiences, transition to whole language, training and certification journey, accreditation, challenges, and opportunities in OG implementation. She emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset and collaboration in the field.

Takeaways

  • Holistic approach to teaching
  • Importance of a growth mindset and collaboration in the field of OG

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and OG Learning Journey
  • 08:16 Structured Literacy and Orton-Gillingham
  • 15:13 Challenges and Opportunities in OG Implementation
  • 36:50 Growth Mindset and Collaboration

To learn more about Holly:

https://www.olentangy.k12.oh.us/departments/pupil-services/district-dyslexia-specialist

For more info about Learn Literacy:

learnliteray.com

@learnliteracy1

@cherylurbanczyk1

]]>3ca43af5-1136-4c29-bd79-b1f8bcb5fe4fThu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>Holly Roberts shares her journey in the field of Orton-Gillingham (OG) and structured literacy, highlighting her early childhood education, formative experiences, transition to whole language, training and certification journey, accreditation, challenges, and opportunities in OG implementation. She emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset and collaboration in the field.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Holistic approach to teaching</li><li>Importance of a growth mindset and collaboration in the field of OG</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and OG Learning Journey</li><li>08:16 Structured Literacy and Orton-Gillingham</li><li>15:13 Challenges and Opportunities in OG Implementation</li><li>36:50 Growth Mindset and Collaboration</li></ul><p></p><p>To learn more about Holly:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.olentangy.k12.oh.us/departments/pupil-services/district-dyslexia-specialist" target="_blank">https://www.olentangy.k12.oh.us/departments/pupil-services/district-dyslexia-specialist</a></p><p></p><p>For more info about Learn Literacy:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://learnliteray.com" target="_blank">learnliteray.com</a></p><p>@learnliteracy1</p><p>@cherylurbanczyk1</p>no00:35:5455. Holly Robbertz - District Dyslexia Specialistfull<![CDATA[4. History of Dyslexia Part 2: Percy]]>The episode focuses on the history of dyslexia, specifically examining the case of Percy F. and Dr. Pringle Morgan's article A Case of Congenital Word Blindness' from 1896. The episode delves into Percy's profile, his struggles with reading, and Dr. Morgan's insights into the cause of dyslexia.

Takeaways

  • Congenital Word Blindness
  • Assessment Beyond Reading
  • Visual Memory and Dyslexia

For more info on Learn Literacy:

learnliteray.com

@learnliteracy1

@cherylurbanczyk1

]]>357e988b-6564-4c1e-b7ac-06ecbb354d86Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>The episode focuses on the history of dyslexia, specifically examining the case of Percy F. and Dr. Pringle Morgan's article A Case of Congenital Word Blindness' from 1896. The episode delves into Percy's profile, his struggles with reading, and Dr. Morgan's insights into the cause of dyslexia.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Congenital Word Blindness</li><li>Assessment Beyond Reading</li><li>Visual Memory and Dyslexia</li></ul><p></p><p>For more info on Learn Literacy:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://learnliteray.com" target="_blank">learnliteray.com</a></p><p>@learnliteracy1</p><p>@cherylurbanczyk1</p>no00:24:0454. History of Dyslexia Part 2: Percyfull<![CDATA[3. Nancy Redding - OGA Fellow]]>The conversation delves into the journey of Orton-Gillingham (OG) practitioner Nancy Redding, exploring the evolution of OG practice, the importance of 'why' in teaching, reading in the digital age, the role of morphology in OG, and parting advice for practitioners. Nancy shares her experiences, insights, and reflections on the practice of OG, emphasizing the importance of individualized teaching and the impact of OG on students.

Takeaways

  • OG Journey
  • Morphology and Etymology
  • Orthographic Mapping

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and OG Journey
  • 09:36 Evolution of OG Practice
  • 22:25 Reading in the Digital Age
  • 29:25 Parting Advice and Conclusion

For more info about Nancy Redding:

https://www.nancyredding.com/

For more info about Learn Literacy:

learnliteray.com

@learnliteracy1

@cherylurbanczyk1

]]>640b946c-3365-421e-bdec-c3946c2ad9ffThu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the journey of Orton-Gillingham (OG) practitioner Nancy Redding, exploring the evolution of OG practice, the importance of 'why' in teaching, reading in the digital age, the role of morphology in OG, and parting advice for practitioners. Nancy shares her experiences, insights, and reflections on the practice of OG, emphasizing the importance of individualized teaching and the impact of OG on students.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>OG Journey</li><li>Morphology and Etymology</li><li>Orthographic Mapping</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and OG Journey</li><li>09:36 Evolution of OG Practice</li><li>22:25 Reading in the Digital Age</li><li>29:25 Parting Advice and Conclusion</li></ul><p></p><p>For more info about Nancy Redding:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nancyredding.com/" target="_blank">https://www.nancyredding.com/</a><br /></p><p>For more info about Learn Literacy:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://learnliteray.com" target="_blank">learnliteray.com</a></p><p>@learnliteracy1</p><p>@cherylurbanczyk1</p>no00:30:3343. Nancy Redding - OGA Fellowfull<![CDATA[2. Nazia Ansari - Inclusivity Education]]>The conversation covers Nazia Ansari's journey with Orton Gillingham (OG), her experience as a Fellow-in-Training, the impact of OG on inclusivity education, the international perspective on OG, challenges in virtual tutoring, and the urgent issues in OG practice. It also delves into language and accents in OG, spelling and phonemic awareness challenges, and the global reach of OG. The discussion demystifies OG certification and emphasizes the need for more OG practitioners worldwide. The conversation highlights the importance of representation and diversity in education, particularly in the context of Orton Gillingham teaching. It emphasizes the need for diverse representation among educators and the impact it has on students' learning experiences.

Takeaways

  • Global Reach of OG
  • Virtual Tutoring Challenges Representation Matters
  • Diversity in Education

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to OG Journey
  • 05:41 Inclusivity Education and OG
  • 12:13 Spelling and Phonemic Awareness Challenges
  • 18:51 Challenges and Urgent Issues in OG Practice

To learn more about Inclusivity Education:

https://inclusivity.education/

For more info about Learn Literacy:

learnliteray.com

@learnliteracy1

@cherylurbanczyk1

]]>2f6c794c-8090-4b5c-b5be-7a46ef39492cThu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers Nazia Ansari's journey with Orton Gillingham (OG), her experience as a Fellow-in-Training, the impact of OG on inclusivity education, the international perspective on OG, challenges in virtual tutoring, and the urgent issues in OG practice. It also delves into language and accents in OG, spelling and phonemic awareness challenges, and the global reach of OG. The discussion demystifies OG certification and emphasizes the need for more OG practitioners worldwide. The conversation highlights the importance of representation and diversity in education, particularly in the context of Orton Gillingham teaching. It emphasizes the need for diverse representation among educators and the impact it has on students' learning experiences.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Global Reach of OG</li><li>Virtual Tutoring Challenges Representation Matters</li><li>Diversity in Education</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to OG Journey</li><li>05:41 Inclusivity Education and OG</li><li>12:13 Spelling and Phonemic Awareness Challenges</li><li>18:51 Challenges and Urgent Issues in OG Practice</li></ul><p></p><p>To learn more about Inclusivity Education:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://inclusivity.education/" target="_blank">https://inclusivity.education/</a></p><p></p><p>For more info about Learn Literacy:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://learnliteray.com" target="_blank">learnliteray.com</a></p><p>@learnliteracy1</p><p>@cherylurbanczyk1</p>no00:33:5832. Nazia Ansari - Inclusivity Educationfull<![CDATA[1. History of Dyslexia Part 1: Brain Injury]]>The episode delves into the early history of dyslexia, exploring the observations and findings of medical professionals in the late 1800s. It covers the discovery of aphasia, word blindness, and the introduction of the term dyslexia, shedding light on the understanding of reading difficulties.

Takeaways

  • Early medical observations led to the identification of reading difficulties as a result of brain damage.
  • The term dyslexia was introduced to describe acquired reading difficulties following brain injury or illness.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Early History of Dyslexia
  • 10:28 Introduction of the Term Dyslexia

For more info about Learn Literacy, go to:

learnliteray.com

@learnliteracy1

@cherylurbanczyk1

]]>6ecf5c5d-6f94-4140-b82f-367feb8ab5b5Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>The episode delves into the early history of dyslexia, exploring the observations and findings of medical professionals in the late 1800s. It covers the discovery of aphasia, word blindness, and the introduction of the term dyslexia, shedding light on the understanding of reading difficulties.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Early medical observations led to the identification of reading difficulties as a result of brain damage.</li><li>The term dyslexia was introduced to describe acquired reading difficulties following brain injury or illness.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Early History of Dyslexia</li><li>10:28 Introduction of the Term Dyslexia</li></ul><p></p><p>For more info about Learn Literacy, go to:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://learnliteray.com" target="_blank">learnliteray.com</a></p><p>@learnliteracy1</p><p>@cherylurbanczyk1</p><p></p><p></p>no00:15:2421. History of Dyslexia Part 1: Brain Injuryfull<![CDATA[Intro to Podcast]]>Cheryl Urbanczyk shares her journey in education, her experience with literacy, and her vision for the Learn Literacy podcast. She emphasizes the importance of teaching literacy through language and structure, and the impact of linguistic competence on individuals and society.

Takeaways

  • Teaching literacy through language and structure
  • The importance of linguistic competence

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Learn Literacy
  • 06:00 Professional Journey and Global Impact
  • 12:38 Teaching Literacy through Language and Structure
]]>9265a500-89f7-488f-bef8-df94c5df06bdSun, 26 Apr 2026 21:13:05 GMT<p>Cheryl Urbanczyk shares her journey in education, her experience with literacy, and her vision for the Learn Literacy podcast. She emphasizes the importance of teaching literacy through language and structure, and the impact of linguistic competence on individuals and society.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Teaching literacy through language and structure</li><li>The importance of linguistic competence</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Learn Literacy</li><li>06:00 Professional Journey and Global Impact</li><li>12:38 Teaching Literacy through Language and Structure</li></ul>no00:17:041Intro to Podcastfull