The Knowledge Matters Podcast - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I really appreciate the depth and breadth of information that is offered within each episode. I have been able to learn about a deeper levels of reading comprehension and support for all students. Listening to the podcast has also helped me to develop a greater understanding of the world around me and what my clients ( teachers) need to support their practice. The podcasts are well-organized and easy to follow, and I'm never overwhelmed with too much information. I highly recommend this podcast for anyone who wants to stay informed about literacy instruction using knowledge to engage students.

This podcast provides a focus on the importance of knowledge building on reading comprehension. Research-based, well-produced—a must- listen for all educators and teacher leaders

I’m so grateful for the graceful way that Natalie communicated the need to shift from teaching reading skills as isolated skills and more as an integrated approach. The emphasis should now be on developing students’ content knowledge to develop comprehension. The voices from teachers, administrators, and academics help round out the message, and Natalie’s narration is impeccable. You will enjoy this series so much!!!

The message of the podcast is vital for our teachers and schools. This could have been five stars if more of an objective journalistic/research approach was taken. It felt too much like an ad for the speaker’s book which brings the veracity of the content into question. I still enjoyed it because I know there are other academic who have come to the same conclusion. I just wish the podcast had focused more on a variety of authorities on the topic rather than just the speaker.

I have a variety of complaints about this podcast, but I think the most basic one is that it didn’t clearly make a case. It was messy and jumped around a lot. It also assumed a correct answer instead of making an argument and walking the listener through it.