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Episode 3: Literacy and Belonging--Conversation with Dr. Sam Duncan

Episode 3: Literacy and Belonging--Conversation with Dr. Sam Duncan

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Send us Fan MailHer Words, Her World | Season 1, Episode 3Hosted by Jaime Dugan-----------------------------------------------------EPISODE DESCRIPTION-----------------------------------------------------In this episode of "Her Words, Her World," host Jaime Dugan sits down with Dr. Sam Duncan, Professor of Adult Literacy at the UCL Institute of Education, for a wide-ranging conversation about what it truly means to learn to read as an adult. Sam shares how her research on reading circles revealed the power of collaborative reading — where learners bring different forms of expertise to a shared text, and no one is placed in a deficit position. She unpacks why confidence and identity aren't optional extras in literacy education but essential foundations without which even skilled readers feel blocked. Sam also walks us through the Reading Aloud in Britain Today (RABiT) project, which challenged assumptions about reading as a silent, solitary, instrumental act — and what that means for how we design curricula and assess learners. The conversation closes with a candid look at her post-16 phonics toolkit, built by a team with deliberately diverse perspectives on phonics, and a call for adult literacy teaching to become a sustainable career so that hard-won practitioner expertise stops walking out the door. Whether you're an educator, a program leader, or someone passionate about the future of adult literacy, this episode will reshape how you think about what reading really is — and who gets to call themselves a reader.-----------------------------------------------------EPISODE OUTLINE + TIMESTAMPS-----------------------------------------------------[00:00] Welcome[00:22] Introduction of Dr. Sam Duncan [02:12] Reading circles [08:23] The social and affective dimensions of adult literacy [11:23] The Reading Aloud in Britain Today (RABiT) project [16:36] The most pressing challenges and opportunities in adult literacy today [20:58] Post-16 phonics research [32:03] Where to find Sam -----------------------------------------------------KEY TAKEAWAYS-----------------------------------------------------1. Reading circles offer a model of "self-led differentiation" — a group activity where each person pursues individual goals, and everyone brings expertise while gaining from others. This prevents anyone from being placed in a deficit position.2. Confidence and identity are not add-ons to literacy instruction — they are essential. Without confidence, even a learner with strong decoding skills will second-guess herself and feel blocked. A major task of adult education is helping learners see that they can do it.3. Reading is not one thing. The RABiT project revealed that adults read aloud for purposes curricula rarely acknowledge — reading to a child, reciting in a place of worship, reading for someone with impaired eyesight. Different reading practices contain different bundles of skills, and curricula should reflect that.4. Phonics is a valuable tool, not the only tool. Sam’s post-16 phonics toolkit was built on the principle that "you’re not teaching phonics — you’re using phonics to teach reading." It offers principled guidance rather than a prescriptive program, and invites learners into the conversation about how language works.6. New technologies present real opportunities for marginalized languages and language varieties. Digital platforms can amplify oral traditions, connect diasporic communities, and give previously unwritten languages new visibility and reach.-----------------------------------------------------About our GuestDr. Sam Duncan is Professor of Adult Literacy at the UCL Institute of Education in London. Her research focuses on adult reading practices, reading circles, libraries, and the social and affective dimensions of literacy development. She led the Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded Reading Aloud in Britain Today (RABiT) project (2016–2018) and developed a national phonics toolkit for post-16 adult literacy teaching. Her work is grounded in the lived experiences of adult learners and a commitment to making adult literacy teaching a recognized, sustainable profession.Contact: sam.duncan@ucl.ac.ukUCL Profile: https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/48019-sam-duncan----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT YOUR HOST-----------------------------------------------------Jaime is a Reading Specialist, ESL/EFL/ESOL educator, and doctoral student in Innovative Teaching and Learning with over 15 years of experience in language, literacy, and adult education. As the host and creator of "Her Words, Her World," she is on a mission to amplify the voices of women worldwide who are using the power of literacy to transform their lives and communities.-----------------------------------------------------SUPPORT THE SHOW-----------------------------------------------------100% of this podcast's ...
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