Informed Strategies for Learning: A Program to Improve Children's Reading Awareness and Comprehension.

Paris, Scott G.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ310896

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Publication Date: 1984

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Informed Strategies for Learning: A Program to Improve Children's Reading Awareness and Comprehension.

Paris, Scott G.; And Others

Journal of Educational Psychology, v76 n6 p1239-52 Dec 1984

Informed Strategies for Learning (ISL) was designed to increase children's awareness and use of effective reading strategies. This study demonstrated that metacognition can be promoted through direct instruction (ISL) in the classroom. Increased awareness can lead to better use of reading strategies. (DWH)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Metacognition, Program Effectiveness, Reading Attitudes, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, Schemata (Cognition)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Tests/Questionnaires; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Meets Evidence Standards without Reservations

WWC Study Page: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/study/74110

IES Cited: ED502398