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“Teaching...can be likened to a conversation in which you listen to the speaker carefully before you reply.”

Quote by Marie Clay

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Marie Clay was a renowned New Zealand psychologist and educational researcher, known for her work in the field of reading disabilities and reading instruction. Born on January 3, 1926, she passed away on April 13, 2007. Her research had a profound impact on the field of education, particularly in the areas of reading instruction and the identification and intervention of reading disabilities. more

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