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Direct linkMutonyi, Harriet – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 2007
This article looks at the importance of student-generated analogies, metaphors, and similes as an entry point into their understandings of HIV/AIDS. In addition, it argues that analogies, metaphors, and similes are good tools for eliciting students' prior understandings of HIV/AIDS, especially matters relating to sexuality that are often…
Descriptors: Grade 11, Prior Learning, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Sexuality
Peer reviewedOlson, Gary A. – College English, 1982
Submits classroom research on students' recognition of cliches. Notes that many beginning writers are unfamiliar with many cliches. Suggests that teachers should be aware of students' limited language experiences and adjust their teaching methods accordingly. (RL)
Descriptors: Cliches, College English, Course Content, Educational Research
