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The DeafEd Solutions Podcast: The Deaf Reading Rope

In this episode of the DeafEd Solutions podcast, I interview Dr. Nathan Harrison about the creation and application of the Deaf Reading Rope. Dr. Harrison explains that he adapted this framework from Scarborough’s Reading Rope because the original model assumed students had full access to auditory language, whereas deaf students often require a specific focus on language acquisition first. Key Takeaways: A Framework, Not a Curriculum: The Deaf Reading Rope is designed as a tool to guide instruction and help teachers identify student strengths and weaknesses, rather than a rigid lesson plan. The Power of Fingerspelling: Dr. Harrison highlights fingerspelling as a critical bridge between ASL and English, noting that it helps students physically "feel" phonics and internalize English orthography patterns. Translanguaging: The discussion emphasizes using a student's first language (ASL) to build proficiency in their second (English). By comparing grammar and structure in both languages, students can transfer their understanding from L1 to L2. The "1% Better" Philosophy: To avoid overwhelm, Dr. Harrison advises educators to adopt a "1% better" mindset, focusing on improving just one small aspect of their instruction each day. Closing Thoughts: Dr. Harrison emphasizes that reading relies on a strong foundation in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English, and encourages teachers to incorporate language development into every teaching moment. Listen to the Podcast on Spotify! The Deaf Reading Rope⁠: https://osf.io/d96jx/overview ⁠About Dr. Nathan Harrison⁠: https://nathanharrison.education/about Visit the ⁠DeafEd Solutions LLC⁠ website: https://deafedsolutions.net/