The Effects of Metacognitive Training on the Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary of At-Risk College Students.

Hodge, Evelyn A.

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ERIC Number: EJ499929

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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The Effects of Metacognitive Training on the Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary of At-Risk College Students.

Hodge, Evelyn A.

Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, v10 n1 p31-42 Fall 1993

Describes a study of the effects of training at-risk college students to monitor their comprehension and employ strategies to improve their reading. Indicates that the metacognitive training improved students' comprehension and vocabulary skills more than traditional instructional methods, although only the improvement in comprehension was statistically significant. Contains 29 references. (MAB)

Descriptors: College Students, Compensatory Education, High Risk Students, Higher Education, Metacognition, Reading Improvement, Reading Instruction, Remedial Programs, Study Skills

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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