Elaborating to Learn and Learning to Elaborate.

Pressley, Michael; And Others

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ350856

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Elaborating to Learn and Learning to Elaborate.

Pressley, Michael; And Others

Journal of Learning Disabilities, v20 n2 p76-91 Feb 1987

Two types of elaboration are reviewed as potent strategies for the learning disabled: (1) modifications to make materials more learnable and (2) recommendations about elaborative strategies that learners can execute. A model of autonomous and flexible strategy use is presented with emphasis on efficient strategy application. (DB)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

Education Level: N/A

Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A