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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
Peer reviewedSchmelzer, Henry – Foreign Language Annals, 1979
Presents a method which draws upon students' imagination, creativity, and associative abilities and engages them in the language learning process. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Association (Psychology), Associative Learning, Cognitive Processes, Language Instruction
Huaixin, Cai; Vernieres, Bernard – Francais dans le Monde, 1986
Outlines a series of humorous classroom activities and games using novel combinations of words and word parts for vocabulary development. (MSE)
Descriptors: Associative Learning, Class Activities, Definitions, French
