Effect of Varied Mnemonics Strategies in Facilitating Student Achievement of Different Educational Objectives.

Stephens, Jo Ann Hull; Dwyer, Francis M.

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ERIC Number: EJ569040

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Effect of Varied Mnemonics Strategies in Facilitating Student Achievement of Different Educational Objectives.

Stephens, Jo Ann Hull; Dwyer, Francis M.

International Journal of Instructional Media, v24 n1 p75-88 1997

This study examined the instructional effects of varied mnemonic strategies in facilitating student achievement of different learning objectives. Subjects were 235 college students. Results indicated that use of embedded mnemonics with visuals can significantly improve student achievement of the type measured by the drawing, identification, and total criterion tests. (AEF)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Educational Objectives, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Strategies, Memorization, Mnemonics, Recall (Psychology), Retention (Psychology), Tables (Data), Visual Aids

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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