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Peer reviewedNippold, Marilyn A.; Hegel, Susan L.; Uhden, Linda D.; Bustamante, Silvia – Journal of Children's Communication Development, 1998
Comparison of the comprehension of proverbs of 200 students (50 each in Grades 6, 8, 10, and 12) found growth in proverb comprehension was most pronounced at two transitional points in development: when students move from late childhood into early adolescence, and again when they move from late adolescence into adulthood. Implications for…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Cognitive Development
Peer reviewedFlatley, Joannis K.; Gittinger, Dennis J. – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1990
Specific teaching strategies to help hearing-impaired secondary students comprehend abstract concepts include (1) pinpointing facts and fallacies, (2) organizing information visually, (3) categorizing ideas, and (4) reinforcing new vocabulary and concepts. Figures provide examples of strategy applications. (DB)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Advance Organizers, Classroom Techniques, Comprehension
Peer reviewedMcKinney, C. Warren; Edgington, William D. – Social Studies, 1997
Defines a generalization as "a descriptive statement of broad application indicating a relationship between two or more concepts." Argues that successful teaching about generalizations can only occur when students understand the relationship between concepts and facts. Discusses four issues and four approaches related to teaching…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures
