RISE! Speaker Series: Dr. Robert Savage
The Centre for the Science of Learning at Western University presents RISE! (Reading Instruction based on Science and Evidence), a speaker series designed to help educators and others understand and implement the Ontario Right-to-Read recommendations.
RISE! makes it debut for the 2024-25 fall term with a presentation from Dr. Robert Savage, Professor and Dean of Education at York University.
With nearly 100 research publications, Dr. Savage focuses on children's early reading and spelling strategies, working with both typically and atypically developing children, including those with dyslexia. His research investigates the neuro-cognitive processes involved in reading and spelling.
Trained as a school-based psychologist and classroom teacher, Dr. Savage is committed to making schools effective learning environments for all children. He is particularly interested in inclusive education, evidence-based classroom practices, and policy development.
Dr. Savage collaborates extensively with ministries of education to design effective programs. His recent work focuses on preventing early reading and spelling difficulties, often through the use of technology.
