Descriptor
| Associative Learning | 1 |
| Cognitive Style | 1 |
| Language Processing | 1 |
| Learning Strategies | 1 |
| Mnemonics | 1 |
| Second Language Learning | 1 |
| Visualization | 1 |
| Vocabulary Development | 1 |
Source
Author
| Nyikos, Martha | 1 |
Publication Type
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 1 |
| Teachers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Nyikos, Martha – 1985
A mnemonic device is any technique or system to improve or aid the memory by use of formulas. Memory aids enjoyed great popularity in ancient times, but with the advent of literacy, the need for memorization was lessened and mnemonics were not taught regularly. However, recent research in cognitive psychology suggests that mnemonics, taught and…
Descriptors: Associative Learning, Cognitive Style, Language Processing, Learning Strategies
