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Self-Explanation and Reading Strategy Training (SERT) Improves Low-Knowledge Students' Science Course Performance
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McNamara, Danielle S. – Discourse Processes: A multidisciplinary journal, 2017
This study demonstrates the generalization of previous laboratory results showing the benefits of Self-Explanation Reading Training (SERT) to college students' course exam performance. The participants were 265 students enrolled in an Introductory Biology course, 59 of whom were provided with SERT. The results showed that SERT benefited students…
Descriptors: Reading Strategies, Reading Comprehension, Introductory Courses, Biology
Self-Explanation and Reading Strategy Training (SERT) Improves Low-Knowledge Students' Science Course Performance
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McNamara, Danielle S. – Grantee Submission, 2017
This study demonstrates the generalization of previous laboratory results showing the benefits of self-explanation reading training (SERT) to college students' course exam performance. The participants were 265 students enrolled in an Introductory Biology course, 59 of whom were provided with SERT training. The results showed that SERT benefited…
Descriptors: Biology, Correlation, Introductory Courses, Knowledge Level
Formula for Failure: Reading Levels and Readability Formulas Do Not Create Lifelong Readers.
Carter, Betty – School Library Journal, 2000
Discusses the desirability of creating lifelong readers and suggests that the use of formulas to measure the reading levels of books and tests that assign reading levels to students do not help. Offers suggestions for school librarians to encourage reading, including helping students select books through readers' advisory. (LRW)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Readability Formulas, Reading Achievement, Reading Motivation