Shows how "concept of definition" (CD) instruction (instruction which organizes conceptual information into categories, properties, and illustrations) can be applied to content area reading. Presents several lessons and activities which develop strategies for combining new text information with prior knowledge and for self-monitoring…

Offers three explanations for why students lack the strategies for independent learning and follows that with five practical recommendations for improving study strategies. (HOD)

Provides an overview of the types of reading programs found in four-year colleges, shows what research says about the different strategies used by good and poor readers in comprehending material, and reviews several existing university programs that are successful in providing instruction in these important reading and learning strategies. (FL)

This book is about widening life and career options for students in the middle and upper grades through literacy. The book's one overarching assertion is that teachers of all subjects can create engaging learning environments where readers and learners use literacy for personal pleasure and as a tool of mind expansion. It seeks to empower teachers…

Describes five strategies that foster independent learning of content area vocabulary. (MKM)

Provides details of an advanced cell biology course that has as its overall design the critical reading and examination of primary literature. Contains guidelines to assist students in critical reading. (DDR)

Describes a method of generating a flow chart which indicates the multiple cause and effect relationships in literature and content area texts. Argues that this teaching strategy aids in the comprehension of difficult text. (RS)

Investigates, both quantitatively and qualitatively, the relative efficacy of textual and instructional manipulations on concept acquisition. Finds no significant differences among four treatment groups on concept comprehension and learning. Examines text-processing strategies qualitatively. Presents an instructional model of the construct of…

Argues that strategic teaching develops learners who are independent and able to use a variety of learning strategies. Argues that by modeling learning strategies and verbalizing their own thinking as they learn, teachers can develop students who will become strategic learners. (RS)

The article provides an overview of the study skill proficiency (or lack of it) of students with learning disabilities followed by the presentation of 15 study skill strategies. It concludes with a discussion on the implementation of a study skills program including guidelines. (Author/DB)

The effectiveness of a mnemonic study strategy, the keyword method, was applied with 10 learning-disabled middle school students studying a science chapter on rocks and minerals. Posttests after the four-day implementation indicated mixed results with some content acquisition but a need for further instruction in strategy utilization. (DB)

Suggests that using K-W-L as an active learning strategy in a traditional lecture classroom setting can facilitate interaction between professor, students and subject matter. Considers how this method fosters a sense of community between professor, the discipline, and students even in large classes. Concludes that one of the advantages of active…

Designed for those students who do not know how to study effectively, this book emphasizes practical, proven ways of learning. The book explains key concepts and gives examples, followed by graded exercises to let the student build a successful study program. Students will learn how to: (1) manage time; (2) set study goals; (3) listen actively;…

A study compared a text annotation method to underlining to ascertain whether students were more likely to learn and remember material they had read using one strategy or the other. Subjects were 67 students in 4 classes of a 7-week study skills course. One group was trained in text annotation, one in underlining, and two control groups were given…

Because teachers are asking for specific suggestions to help students apply comprehension skills and read content material, a mechanism that assists students in acquiring and applying specific comprehension skills as they read content texts is being investigated. The mechanism is called marginal gloss because learning activities are placed in the…