Thanks to all for fascinating debate generated by our research. It aimed to develop reading comprehension in low sets, by giving struggling readers untypical, intensive reading experience of whole texts to motivate & practise skills, especially inference. Part of larger study.

#FasterRead So pleased to hear this - we’re in touch with 60 schools, which have transformed their KS3 English curriculum & pedagogy to adopt our model, following CPD , eg EMC, & are reporting great impact on students’ reading engagement & skills.

Have you used the ‘Faster Read’ (aka ‘Immersive Faster/Fast Read’, ‘Rapid Read’, ‘Hot Read’), an approach from University of Sussex (Sutherland & Westbrook) developed 2014-15? Further the research by filling in a short, confidential survey: tinyurl.com/mr3crz8e Julia Sutherland

Secondary English and Primary Teachers, ever used our ‘Faster Read’ (aka ‘Immersive’/’Rapid Read’)? Please help us understand how & why teachers are using it & identify any benefits for students, by participating in this 5-minute online survey: universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4V… by July 11

“In terms of future prospects – according to the Department for Education’s own figures – #English is joint fourth in terms of annual average wage growth at 6.2%– compared to 5.9 % for Physics which sits in sixth place.” Superb robust response ⁦⬇️ wonkhe.com/blogs/what-are…

English Teachers, ever used our ‘Faster Read’ (aka ‘Immersive’/’Rapid Read’)? Please help us understand how & why teachers are using it & identify any benefits for students. Complete a 5-min online survey here: universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4V… by July 22 Thanks Litdrive UK Team English