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Peer reviewedMosenthal, Peter B. – Reading Teacher, 1987
Identifies previous metaphors for memory, such as Aristotle's "wax tablet" and the numerous storage and retrieval metaphors, and how storage metaphors are hampering reading research. (JC)
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Long Term Memory, Memory, Metaphors
Peer reviewedKonopak, Bonnie C.; Williams, Nancy L. – Reading Teacher, 1988
Noting the use of mental pictures to aid students' learning--the keyword method--is effective for both good and poor readers, describes specific methods, provides research to support their use, and presents classroom applications that lead from teacher instruction to students' independent learning. (NH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Instructional Improvement, Language Acquisition, Learning Processes
