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Flack, Zoe M.; Field, Andy P.; Horst, Jessica S. – Developmental Psychology, 2018
Although an abundant literature documents preliterate children's word learning success from shared storybook reading, a full synthesis of the factors which moderate these word learning effects has been largely neglected. This meta-analysis included 38 studies with 2,455 children, reflecting 110 effect sizes, investigating how reading styles, story…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Effect Size, Story Reading, Meta Analysis
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Saracho, Olivia N. – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 1988
Discusses the cognitive behavior of young children as it applies to the concept of cognitive styles. Encompasses the field-dependence-independence dimension of cognitive style theory and the intellectual aspects and modifiability of cognitive style. (RJC)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Field Dependence Independence, Intelligence Tests, Learning Processes
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Schaefer, Barbara A.; McDermott, Paul A. – Journal of School Psychology, 1999
Assesses the complementary ability of childhood intelligence and learning-related behavior to explain variation in achievement outcomes. Results reveal substantial proportions of assigned grade variance explained primarily by learning behavior and achievement test score explained by intelligence. Implications for educational assessment and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Behavioral Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Shaughnessy, Michael F. – 1985
Recent theorists have begun to re-conceptualize the construct of "intelligence." This paper reviews recent theories of intelligence and indicates implications for practitioners, educators, and individuals. Theories and theorists discussed include the following: (1) Robert Sternberg has advanced the "triarchic theory" of…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Tests