Ep210. ft. Faye Casell - The First-Grade Literacy Crisis: Why Struggling Readers Fall Behind and How Parents Are Taking Control (Part 2)

Ep214. ft. Kate Grimes - Dyslexia & Neurodiversity in the Language Classroom: Why Traditional Teaching Fails—and What Actually Works (Part 2)

Inclusion is not lowering standards. It is building learning that more brains can actually access. In Episode 214, Kate Grimes returns to discuss practical classroom strategies for neurodivergent learners: visual supports, movement breaks, predictable routines, flexible assessment, parent communication, and the emotional safety students need to keep trying. This is the episode for teachers who want learning that works — not just lessons that look good on paper. Wanna know more about Kate Grimes: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kategrimes_psychology⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kategrimes_psychology] LinkedIn in is: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-grimes-63543649⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-grimes-63543649] Website: ⁠www.inspiretherapy.ae⁠ [http://www.inspiretherapy.ae/] YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@kategrimes7354?si=AAWyHaE6-lNcOXnx⁠ [https://youtube.com/@kategrimes7354?si=AAWyHaE6-lNcOXnx] Explore more: www.mikenglishonline.com [http://www.mikenglishonline.com/] #dyslexia #neurodiversity #inclusiveeducation #languagelearning #elt #teachertraining #learningdifferences

Ep213. ft. Kate Grimes - Dyslexia & Neurodiversity in the Language Classroom: Why Traditional Teaching Fails—and What Actually Works (Part 1)

Traditional teaching doesn’t fail because teachers don’t care. It fails when every brain is expected to learn the same way. In Episode 213, Mike Llerena sits down with psychologist Kate Grimes to unpack dyslexia, neurodiversity, reading difficulties, working memory, early intervention, and why many struggling learners are often mislabeled as “lazy” or “not trying.” A must-listen for teachers, parents, and serious educators. Wanna know more about Kate Grimes: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kategrimes_psychology [https://www.instagram.com/kategrimes_psychology] LinkedIn in is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-grimes-63543649 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-grimes-63543649]Website: www.inspiretherapy.ae [http://www.inspiretherapy.ae/]YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kategrimes7354?si=AAWyHaE6-lNcOXnx [https://youtube.com/@kategrimes7354?si=AAWyHaE6-lNcOXnx] Learn more: www.mikenglishonline.com [http://www.mikenglishonline.com/] #dyslexia #neurodiversity #languagelearning #elt #tesol #inclusiveeducation #teachertraining

Ep212. ft. Nik Peachey - The Death of Traditional ELT: Why Most Classrooms Are Already Obsolete (Part 2)

The future will not replace great teachers. It will expose average ones. In Part 2, Nik Peachey goes deeper into what modern language teaching must become: real language use, task-based learning, action research, teacher reflection, soft skills, AI-supported learning, and the uncomfortable truths ELT still needs to face. This is not just about technology. It is about teacher identity, professional survival, and the future value of human educators. Wanna find out more about Nik? 📚 Books, lesson plans & resources: ⁠https://payhip.com/peacheypublications⁠ [https://payhip.com/peacheypublications]  💼 Connect with Nik on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikpeachey/⁠ 📰 Subscribe to his EdTech & ELT newsletter: ⁠https://nikpeachey.substack.com/⁠ [https://nikpeachey.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🛠️ Tools for teachers & learners: ⁠https://www.scoop.it/topic/tools-for-learners⁠ [https://www.scoop.it/topic/tools-for-learners?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🌍 Learning & Technology News: ⁠Learning & Technology News⁠ [https://www.scoop.it/topic/learning-technology?utm_source=chatgpt.com]https://www.scoop.it/topic/learning-technology 📲 Join his EdTech & ELT updates on Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/+3F3KO7ZXBEQ2MDU8⁠ Listen now and go deeper at www.mikenglishonline.com [http://www.mikenglishonline.com/] #elt #teacherdevelopment #aiineducation #languagelearning #tesol #englishteaching #futureofeducation

Ep211. ft. Nik Peachey - The Death of Traditional ELT: Why Most Classrooms Are Already Obsolete (Part 1)

Traditional ELT is not dead… but the old classroom model is running out of excuses. In Part 1, Nik Peachey joins Languages Pedagogy Podcast to unpack AI, obsolete classroom routines, coursebook dependency, grammar myths, pronunciation, multilingual learners, and why real communication must return to the center of language education. For serious teachers, trainers, and language learners ready to rethink what “effective teaching” actually means. Listen now and explore more at www.mikenglishonline.com [http://www.mikenglishonline.com/] Wanna find out more about Nik? 📚 Books, lesson plans & resources: https://payhip.com/peacheypublications [https://payhip.com/peacheypublications]  💼 Connect with Nik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikpeachey/ 📰 Subscribe to his EdTech & ELT newsletter: https://nikpeachey.substack.com/ [https://nikpeachey.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🛠️ Tools for teachers & learners: https://www.scoop.it/topic/tools-for-learners [https://www.scoop.it/topic/tools-for-learners?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🌍 Learning & Technology News: Learning & Technology News [https://www.scoop.it/topic/learning-technology?utm_source=chatgpt.com]https://www.scoop.it/topic/learning-technology 📲 Join his EdTech & ELT updates on Telegram: https://t.me/+3F3KO7ZXBEQ2MDU8 #elt #languagelearning #teacherdevelopment #aiineducation #tesol #englishteaching #languagepedagogy

Ep210. ft. Faye Casell - The First-Grade Literacy Crisis: Why Struggling Readers Fall Behind and How Parents Are Taking Control (Part 2)

Reading success is not just passing a test. It is confidence, comprehension, access, identity, and a child finally understanding how their brain learns. In Part 2, Mike Llerena and Faye B. Casell go deeper into the emotional and psychological impact of reading struggles, dyslexia, masking, anxiety, parent advocacy, and why families are increasingly taking control when systems move too slowly. Faye shares how parents can become empowered, how children can reclaim confidence, and why dyslexia should never be treated as a sign of low intelligence. This episode is for families who refuse to wait while their child loses confidence. Want to learn more about Faye Casell work?: Website: www.homereadingcoach.com [http://www.homereadingcoach.com/] Instagram and FB: @HomeReadingCoach You tube channel: https://youtube.com/@teachmychildtoread?si=c19pbjou-LeOrp8s [https://youtube.com/@teachmychildtoread?si=c19pbjou-LeOrp8s] The link for Reading Breakthrough, my therapist-coached and parent-led intervention is here: https://fayebankler.samcart.com/products/reading-breakthrough-level-1 [https://fayebankler.samcart.com/products/reading-breakthrough-level-1] Here is a link to the FREE Dyslexia Roadmap for Families e-book. There are lots of resources for parents and it answers many FAQs: https://fayebankler.mysamcart.com/free-dyslexia-roadmap-for-families [https://fayebankler.mysamcart.com/free-dyslexia-roadmap-for-families] Start learning with us: www.mikenglishonline.com [http://www.mikenglishonline.com/] #dyslexiaawareness #readingconfidence #parentadvocacy #scienceofreading #literacyeducation #specialeducation #readingintervention