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A meta analysis on the effects of musical training on speech perception

A meta analysis on the effects of musical training on speech perceptionBy: Dr Marion Long Published on: 01/03/2025

It is ten years since the publication of: ‘Does music training enhance literacy skills?’ The authors described a ‘rapidly accumulating body of evidence’ and listed reports of significant associations between musical training and language skills.

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A meta analysis on the effects of musical training on speech perception

Reciting poetry: The role of rhythm in grammatical structure

Reciting poetry: The role of rhythm in grammatical structureBy: Dr Marion Long Published on: 01/03/2025

Have you ever wondered about the relationship between poetry and music? People often ask me why reciting poetry seems to help children, particularly those finding aspects of reading fluency and comprehension somewhat challenging.

Executive FunctionsReading Fluency
Reciting poetry: The role of rhythm in grammatical structure

Rapid progress: From phonemes to comprehension

Rapid progress: From phonemes to comprehensionBy: Dr Marion Long Published on: 01/03/2025

There are many challenges facing schools today, and yet, the work gets done and children are educated because the values of our education system are upheld by the extraordinary professionals who dedicate their lives to teaching.

Phonemic AwarenessReading comprehension
Rapid progress: From phonemes to comprehension

Ears, eyes & voices: Rhythm in early reading development

Ears, eyes & voices: Rhythm in early reading developmentBy: Dr Marion Long Published on: 27/02/2025

Early reading depends on efficient coordination between the ear and the eye for strong associations between letters and their sounds. Voices matter too, as poor oral language skills are a strong predictor of slower progress in literacy.

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Ears, eyes & voices: Rhythm in early reading development

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