Reviews research on psychophysiological approaches to learning and memory, focusing on memory aids, levels of rehearsal, and visual mnemotechnics. Explains and illustrates the use of study mapping, a system of note taking and studying appropriate for developmental reading courses. (DMM)

Literature on the efficiency of student note taking from lectures and the extent to which students learn as a direct or indirect result of taking notes is reviewed. Attention is also given to the relevance of research in this area to modern lecturing practice and to the problems of such research. (Author/MSE)

The literature on notetaking is reviewed, including theoretical perspectives and listener- and lecturer-controlled variables influencing both the encoding function and storage functions of notetaking. Findings are applied to training secondary and postsecondary students with learning disabilities in notetaking skills. (DB)

This guide, written for parents, teachers, and students, presents advice on academic study habits derived from research data. Part 1 of the text presents the research evidence in five chapters: chapter 1 reviews common study skills problems; chapter 2 focuses specifically on research data from eight studies which successfully used precollege study…

Offers a brief introduction on the theory of schemata (dynamic, constructive processes by which people perceive and remember information) and its relation to reading instruction. Reviews three instructional techniques that seek to develop students' schemata, including PReP (Pre Reading Plan), ConStruct (Concept Structuring), and double-entry…

A review of literature on learning strategy instruction in first and second languages focuses on the strategies of summarization, notetaking, and cognitive mapping techniques aimed at improving students' reading comprehension skills. The literature suggests that summarization is a technique that can be taught, and because it appears to be…

Observes a general dislike among instructors for large classes. Reviews research which suggests that instruction in large introductory college psychology classes may be superior to more conventional teaching methods. Explains that large group teaching can be helped through audiovisual aids, outlines, and detailed notes. Emphasizes the importance…

Reviews the research literature on the value of instructional media and guidelines for effective use in the classroom and reports the results of a recent survey of media utilization in elementary and secondary schools. A checklist and a rating form for evaluating media utilization practices in individual schools are included. (CDD)