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Burns, Ralph A. – 1985
A study was conducted to examine the effect of factors related to the format, presentation style, and order in which ideas are presented on students' recall of chemistry material. Data were obtained from students who viewed three different multi-image presentations in a large lecture hall setting. Following the presentations, students were…
Descriptors: Attention Span, Chemistry, Learning Processes, Multimedia Instruction
Sandoval, Jonathan – Academic Therapy, 1982
The author offers teachers suggestions for dealing with hyperactive children in such areas as reducing distractibility, controlling impulsivity, and promoting interpersonal skills and adjustment. (SW)
Descriptors: Attention Span, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedGold, Yvonne – Reading Improvement, 1981
Explores ways teachers can teach attentive listening and makes suggestions for developing listening skills used in natural ways in the classroom. (FL)
Descriptors: Attention Span, Aural Learning, Elementary Education, Language Processing
Peer reviewedLamberts, Frances; And Others – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1980
Informal practitioner designed materials and activities, such as audiovisuals and word games, for training auditory attention and memory span in young language impaired children are described. (PHR)
Descriptors: Attention Span, Games, Instructional Materials, Language Handicaps
Peer reviewedSilver, Ruth – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1975
Presented are examples of auditory training procedures using toys, environmental sounds and speech with visually impaired, multiply handicapped children. (CL)
Descriptors: Attention Span, Auditory Training, Class Activities, Exceptional Child Education
Telzrow, Cathy F.; Speer, Barbara – Techniques, 1986
Effective intervention strategies for learning disabled students should recognize such cognitive deficiencies as weaknesses in attention, memory deficits, and problems in generalizing and abstracting information. Approaches which emphasize enhanced learning processes include: self-monitoring; repetition and deliberate instruction in control…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Attention Span, Cognitive Processes, Generalization
Weaver, Connie – Instructor, 1994
The article describes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and how it affects learning, notes why whole language provides one of the best settings for students with ADHD, and discusses strategies for adapting the whole-language classroom to meet the needs of many different kinds of learners. (SM)
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Attention Span, Behavior Disorders, Classroom Techniques
Download full textHolcombe-Ligon, Ariane; And Others – 1992
Designed to be used by practicing teachers, students who are learning to become teachers, and faculty members who instruct such students, this manual describes how to use attending cues and responses to help children with mild disabilities attend to the important aspects of instructional activities, and how to use attending cues and responses to…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Attention Span, Cues, Educational Strategies
Wolery, Mark – 1992
This instructional module describes procedures for training prospective and practicing teachers to use two strategies for enhancing the efficiency of instructing children with mild disabilities: manipulating attending cues and responses and using instructive feedback. The module contains the following information: (a) a description of the…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Attention Span, Course Content, Course Descriptions
