• Professor David Kilpatrick is an author, researcher and educator who has focused on the topic of reading development and reading difficulties. He is associated with Syracuse University in New York, United States, where he has held the position of Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology. Professor David Kilpatrick is known for his expertise communicating knowledge about reading assessment and reading instruction to educators. He has authored several influential books which provide evidence-based strategies for improving reading outcomes for struggling readers. Professor David Kilpatrick's work has been influential in shaping literacy instruction practices and providing insights into the nature of reading difficulties, particularly for individuals who struggle with reading. His research and writings have contributed to the understanding of effective reading instruction, assessment, and intervention, and he is widely regarded as an expert in the field of literacy education.

    This presentation will focus on how children learn to read words and why some children struggle. The goal of the presentation is to establish a knowledge base for educators about the nature and components of word-level reading and the causes of reading disabilities. This knowledge base should assist educators with implementing the most effective instructional and intervention practices.

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