Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Literacy Leadership, Testing and Disciplinary Reading with Chris Such
May 3, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Chris Such, an expert in primary education and author of 'Primary Reading Simplified', dives into literacy leadership and effective teaching strategies. He discusses the best practices for reviewing test papers to bolster student confidence. Chris also shares insights on supporting new literacy leads and emphasizes the importance of implementing structured reading routines. Additionally, he highlights the role of disciplinary reading in helping students engage with diverse texts, ensuring an inclusive and effective approach to literacy.
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Careful Approach to Reviewing Tests
- Avoid going through the whole test paper question by question with pupils sitting with their own papers.
- Instead, model selected questions or focus on interesting or challenging items in small chunks to maintain engagement and reduce stress.
Onboarding New Literacy Leads
- Help new literacy leads understand related research before implementing reading lesson structures.
- Model and scaffold each reading lesson structure one at a time, allowing teachers to experiment and gain confidence gradually.
Timeline for Implementing Reading Structures
- Teachers can become comfortable with all three reading lesson structures within a term by practicing and getting feedback.
- Encourage experimenting with new structures on just one or two days a week while maintaining other routines.
