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Spiegel, George F., Jr.; Barufaldi, James P. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1994
Community college anatomy and physiology students participated in a 14-hour study skills class designed to determine the effectiveness of a self-regulated strategy on immediate recall and retention of science knowledge. Results indicated that students who constructed graphic postorganizers recalled significantly more than students who simply…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Anatomy, Graphic Organizers, Higher Education

Kloster, Aldona M.; Winne, Philip H. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1989
A study involving 199 eighth graders in British Columbia assessed the use of conceptual, analogical, and outline methods of organization of textual material concerning computer crime and prevention. Findings indicate that simple presentation of a genuine advance organizer does not guarantee that students will use it effectively. (TJH)
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Computer Science Education, Crime, Crime Prevention