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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
Executive functions: To what extent do they support comprehension?

Executive functions: To what extent do they support comprehension?

Executive functions: To what extent do they support comprehension?Dr Marion Long
Published on: 23/08/2024

Decades of research point to the importance of self-regulation and metacognitive awareness as predictors of reading comprehension.

Executive FunctionsReading comprehension
Improving reading comprehension and awareness of punctuation

Improving reading comprehension and awareness of punctuation

Improving reading comprehension and awareness of punctuationDr Marion Long
Published on: 16/04/2024

When reading text, the 'full' stop is a necessary rhythmic cue, as it defines the point of completion of a grammatical structure. Rhythm, punctuation and grammar are structural aspects of reading that support young readers as they detecting meaning.

Reading comprehension

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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