TEACHERS' STANDARDS

Modelling Reading Comprehension: Strategies for Using the Think-Aloud Method 

Join Sue Marks, an experienced leader, teacher trainer and mentor, as she guides you through your development of the think-aloud model for reading comprehension.

The think-aloud model for reading comprehension helps pupils understand and process text as they learn to read. Hearing readers verbalise their thoughts, as they engage with text, can help pupils develop the skills required to develop their understanding of reading. Follow this engaging course to understand the theory behind the think-aloud model for reading comprehension and access practical tips to help embed the principles in your pedagogy.
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Sue Marks

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

have an understanding of why modelling reading comprehension is valuable when teaching pupils to read;
understand how to apply the teacher think-aloud method for reading comprehension;
explore strategies to implement its use when teaching pupils to read;
put your planned strategies into practice, seek feedback and review your own development;
evaluate your practice and consider your next steps.

Course Lessons

Written and presented by: Sue Marks

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Sue has over thirty years experience in education with the last fifteen years as a headteacher in both independent and mainstream schools. She has a Master’s in Educational Leadership and is studying part-time for an Education Doctorate (EdD), researching Supervision in Education. Sue uses her wealth of experience to write for The Leaders Team at Twinkl. She is particularly passionate about helping leaders save time, remain informed and balance their workload by creating and developing a range of informative and useful resources. 

In collaboration with: Carly Watkins

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Carly Watkins has over twenty years of experience as a primary school teacher, including several years as an assistant headteacher, with responsibility for whole school curriculum development and overseeing pupil progress and attainment. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Education Practice and an NPQ in Leading Teacher Development.

Carly has been a mentor for both student and Early Career Teachers and currently facilitates the Early Career Framework for ECTs and their mentors, delivering training at conferences and via online seminars. At Twinkl PD, Carly heads up pedagogical professional development, a role which means she can support educators to develop their personal practice and pedagogy, something she is passionate about, on a national scale.