The Use and Value of Illustrations as Contextual Information for Readers at Different Progress and Developmental Levels.

Donald, D. R.

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ERIC Number: EJ285681

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Publication Date: 1983-Jun

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The Use and Value of Illustrations as Contextual Information for Readers at Different Progress and Developmental Levels.

Donald, D. R.

British Journal of Educational Psychology, v53 (pt2) p175-85 Jun 1983

Describes research into the adaptive function of illustrations in reading development of primary students, indicating that, for good readers, illustrations play a significant role in the early stages. This declines sharply with reading development. For poor readers, there is a progressive dependence on illustrations which appears unlikely to be adaptive. (EAO)

Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Context Clues, Elementary Education, Factor Analysis, Illustrations, Psycholinguistics, Reading Comprehension, Reading Research, Visual Aids, Word Recognition

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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