In this episode, Dr. Shea Kerkhoff talks to us about adolescent literacy, student engagement, and how teachers can support middle and high school students as readers and writers in today’s complex literacy landscape. Drawing from her new book, Adolescent Literacy: Integrating the Sciences of Reading and Writing in Grades 4-12, Shea discusses ways educators can foster motivation, meaningful literacy literacy experiences, and authentic learning opportunities across content areas. She shares insights into the sciences of reading and writing and the importance of honoring students’ identities, interests, and lived experiences in literacy instruction. Dr. Shea Kerkhoff is an Associate Professor and Faculty Fellow of Student Success in the College of Education at the University of Missouri - St. Louis.
You can connect with Shea at https://sheakerkhoff.weebly.com and you can purchase her new book at https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/adolescent-literacy-9798765151310/.
To cite this episode:
Hatten, R. (Host) (2026, May 12). Another Conversation with Shea Kerkhoff. (Season 6, No. 10) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests. DOI: 10.5240/C73C-7820-DF38-4256-1BC4-B
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