In this enlightening episode, Dr. Hermundur Sigmundsson delves into an innovative approach to improve reading skill development in children, based on his groundbreaking work in Iceland.

His perspective, referred to as 'READ', incorporates the phonics approach to reading achievement, which emphasizes the importance of teaching children how to decipher the reading code. Additionally, 'READ' merges key concepts from theories of learning and skill development, such as 'deliberate practice' and 'flow'.

Dr. Sigmundsson discusses how 'deliberate practice', a concept developed by Ericsson, involves baseline measurements that provide a foundation for follow-up and intentional practice. Coupled with the concept of 'flow', coined by Csikszentmihalyi, where challenges are always in relation to the skills, this ensures every child can experience  ...