Dr Marion LongProsody in reading signals comprehension and self-regulation. Discover how executive functions and rhythm transform reluctant readers into fluent, engaged learners.
Dr Marion LongDiscover how working memory, cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control and rhythm create the 'comfort zone' of reading, where fluency and comprehension align and reading for pleasure begins.
Dr Marion LongReading fluency is in part, about safety. How safe does this child feel in this situation? Can they let their guard down and allow the text to absorb them, or do they always need to maintain a sense of control of their learning situation?
Dr Marion LongOne of the most mysterious aspects of reading for pleasure is that it is possible to 'get lost' in a book. Reading fluency and comprehension draw us deeper into the text where we might feel that we have 'escaped', as we drop into a 'flow' state.
“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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