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Reading Comprehension, Executive Functions, and Rhythm-Based Learning: A New Frontier in Literacy

Reading Comprehension, Executive Functions, and Rhythm-Based Learning: A New Frontier in Literacy

Reading Comprehension, Executive Functions, and Rhythm-Based Learning: A New Frontier in LiteracyDr Marion Long
Published on: 17/08/2025

Explore how executive functions and rhythm-based learning can transform reading comprehension outcomes in schools. Evidence-based strategies for policymakers and teachers

Executive FunctionsReading comprehension
Phonemes and Executive Functions in Early Reading Development

Phonemes and Executive Functions in Early Reading Development

Phonemes and Executive Functions in Early Reading DevelopmentDr Marion Long
Published on: 24/01/2024

A meta analysis, in which many research studies were compared found significant relationships between decoding print and executive function skills. This challenges the dominant view that word recognition relies on knowledge of phonemes and graphemes.

Phonemic AwarenessWord recognitionExecutive Functions

How rhythm defines

phonemic awareness

“It’s only an hour that they have with you over the time that you come in over the six weeks and for it to be able to make, for a lot of them, up to a year’s difference in their reading ability is quite amazing really.” Year 3 teacher

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