Analogical Study Guides: Improving Comprehension in Science.

Bean, Thomas W.

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Publication Date: 1985

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Analogical Study Guides: Improving Comprehension in Science.

Bean, Thomas W.

Journal of Reading, v29 n3 p246-50 Dec 1985

Describes a schema-theoretic view of how analogies enhance students' prior knowledge; reviews some of the recent studies using analogies to assist students' comprehension of science text; and illustrates the use of an analogical study guide in biology. (HOD)

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Biology, Cognitive Processes, Content Area Reading, Educational Theories, Prior Learning, Reading Comprehension, Schemata (Cognition), Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Study Guides, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Information Analyses

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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