Vocabulary Instruction and Meaningful Learning.

Thelen, Judith N.

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ERIC Number: EJ331211

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Vocabulary Instruction and Meaningful Learning.

Thelen, Judith N.

Journal of Reading, v29 n7 p603-09 Apr 1986

Discusses what is meant by meaningful learning, the conditions necessary for meaningful learning to occur, the importance of vocabulary instruction to comprehension, and how to insure that vocabulary instruction is meaningful. (HOD)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Prior Learning, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction, Schemata (Cognition), Secondary Education, Student Participation, Vocabulary Development, Word Study Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: Vocabulary.