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Peer reviewedHeller, Mary F. – Journal of Reading, 1986
Describes a teacher modeling technique whose purpose is to form a comprehensive approach to modeling metacognitive strategies through direct explanation of the reading comprehension process. (HOD)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Content Area Reading, Directed Reading Activity, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedNelson-Herber, Joan – Journal of Reading, 1986
Argues that new vocabulary words should be presented in concept clusters and related to prior knowledge to facilitate organization in memory. Presents a sample lesson for science vocabulary. (HOD)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Content Area Reading, Directed Reading Activity, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedKlesius, Janell P.; And Others – Journal of Teacher Education, 1990
Two methods of delivering direct instruction to preservice teachers were compared. Students (n=37) in a reading course learned the Directed Reading Activity (DRA) via lecture and discussion; 37 others learned with videotape and related practice. The latter group retained and used DRA knowledge better over a longer period. (Author/SM)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Directed Reading Activity, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Education
Peer reviewedMorin, Joy Ann – Social Education, 1995
Contends that it is important for students to be motivated and well prepared for class units and activities. Describes a "previews of coming attractions" instructional strategy that uses advance organizers to increase information processing efficiency. Includes a sample unit outline illustrating this approach. (CFR)
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Content Area Reading
Madawaska School District, ME. – 1981
Project CAPABLE (Classroom Action Program: Aim: Basic Learning Effectiveness) is a classroom approach which integrates the basic learning skills with content. The goal of the project is to use basic learning skills to enhance the learning of content and at the same time use the content to teach basic learning skills. This manual presents program…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Comprehension
Madawaska School District, ME. – 1981
Project CAPABLE (Classroom Action Program: Aim: Basic Learning Effectiveness) is a classroom approach which integrates the basic learning skills with content. The goal of the project is to use basic learning skills to enhance the learning of content and at the same time use the content to teach basic learning skills. This manual illustrates how…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Biology, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development
Murphy, Terry – 1980
Project CAPABLE (Classroom Action Program: Aim: Basic Learning Efficiency) is a classroom approach which integrates the basic learning skills with content. The goal of the project is to use basic learning skills to enhance the learning of content and at the same time use the content to teach basic learning skills. These monthly teacher workshop…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Comprehension
Download full textRoy, Gisele – 1980
Project CAPABLE (Classroom Action Program: Aim: Basic Learning Efficiency) is a classroom approach which integrates the basic learning skills with content. The goal of the project is to use basic learning skills to enhance the learning of content and at the same time use the content to teach basic learning skills. These monthly reports explain how…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Comprehension
Clavette, Don – 1980
Project CAPABLE (Classroom Action Program: Aim: Basic Learning Efficiency) is a classroom approach which integrates the basic learning skills with content. The goal of the project is to use basic learning skills to enhance the learning of content and at the same time use the content to teach basic learning skills. These monthly reports explain how…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Comprehension
Perreault, Phyllis – 1980
Project CAPABLE (Classroom Action Program: Aim: Basic Learning Efficiency) is a classroom approach which integrates the basic learning skills with content. The goal of the project is to use basic learning skills to enhance the learning of content and at the same time use the content to teach basic learning skills. These monthly reports explain how…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Business Education, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development
Crawford, Michael – 1980
Project CAPABLE (Classroom Action Program: Aim: Basic Learning Efficiency) is a classroom approach which integrates the basic learning skills with content. The goal of the project is to use basic learning skills to enhance the learning of content and at the same time use the content to teach basic learning skills. These monthly reports explain how…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cognitive Development, Comprehension, Content Area Reading
Shea, Harry – 1980
Project CAPABLE (Classroom Action Program: Aim: Basic Learning Efficiency) is a classroom approach which integrates the basic learning skills with content. The goal of the project is to use basic learning skills to enhance the learning of content and at the same time use the content to teach basic learning skills. These monthly reports explain how…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Comprehension
Pooler, Kermit – 1980
Project CAPABLE (Classroom Action Program: Aim: Basic Learning Efficiency) is a classroom approach which integrates the basic learning skills with content. The goal of the project is to use basic learning skills to enhance the learning of content and at the same time use the content to teach basic learning skills. These monthly reports explain how…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Comprehension
Labrie, Claire – 1980
Project CAPABLE (Classroom Action Program: Aim: Basic Learning Efficiency) is a classroom approach which integrates the basic learning skills with content. The goal of the project is to use basic learning skills to enhance the learning of content and at the same time use the content to teach basic learning skills. These monthly reports explain how…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Comprehension
Germann, Paul – 1980
Project CAPABLE (Classroom Action Program: Aim: Basic Learning Efficiency) is a classroom approach which integrates the basic learning skills with content. The goal of the project is to use basic learning skills to enhance the learning of content and at the same time use the content to teach basic learning skills. These monthly reports explain how…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Biology, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development
