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Process evaluation found that session timing, pupil resentment and poor behaviour undermined engagement in Rhythm for Reading sessions

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q2 i? Observed sessions showed pupils were far more restless during early morning tutor time than during lesson times, and one session was stopped early due to disengagement and poor behaviour. → Styles et al. 2014

Evidence

Styles et al. 2014

Dr Ben Styles, Rebecca Clarkson, Katherine Fowler. (2014). Rhythm for Reading: Evaluation Report and Executive Summary. Education Endowment Foundation. http://www.controlled-trials.com/ISRCTN10404460/

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Qualitative process evaluation based on observations of eight sessions in two secondary schools on 21 May 2013, intervention logs, and staff interviews. One session lasted only five minutes, stopped early due to disengagement and poor behaviour; some pupils resented being targeted for the intervention.

"To a large extent, Key Stage 3 pupils cooperated and engaged with Rhythm for Reading when it took place during lesson times. When sessions were scheduled during early morning tutor time, pupils were far more restless and easily distracted."

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