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Nonlinguistic Learning in Individuals with Aphasia: Effects of Training Method and Stimulus Characteristics
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Vallila-Rohter, Sofia; Kiran, Swathi – American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 2013
Purpose: The purpose of the current study was to explore nonlinguistic learning ability in individuals with aphasia, examining the impact of stimulus typicality and feedback on success with learning. Method: Eighteen individuals with aphasia and 8 nonaphasic controls participated in this study. All participants completed 4 computerized,…
Descriptors: Aphasia, Adults, Training Methods, Stimuli
Children's Maintenance and Generalization of an Interrogative Learning Strategy.
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Kestner, Jane; Borkowski, John G. – Child Development, 1979
In experiment 1, 48 first-grade children were presented one of four elaboration strategies or labeling instructions during a single study trial and then recalled 16 paired associates. In experiment 2, 32 first-grade children were trained over a four-day period in the use of an interrogative elaboration strategy or received labeling instructions.…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Generalization, Interviews
Training Students to Use Elaboration Learning Strategies.
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Weinstein, Claire E. – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 1982
The effects of a diversified imaginal and verbal elaboration strategy training program upon the learning and retention (efficiency) of ninth-grade students was investigated. The results, using free recall, modified serial recall, paired-associate learning, and reading comprehension tests, indicate that students can be trained to use elaboration to…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Grade 9, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies