| Memory Improved: Reading and Memory Enhancement Across the Life Span Through Strategic Text Structures Contributor(s): Meyer, Bonnie J. F. (Author), Young, Carole J. (Author), Bartlett, Brendan J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0805801111 ISBN-13: 9780805801118 Publisher: Psychology Press OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 1988 Annotation: This unique text presents a systematic study of a proven method for increasing the memory and reading comprehension of older adults by using a program based on discourse processing. The program facilitates the encoding and retrieval of information through a reading strategy plan utilizing top-level structures in the text. The authors of this volume provide student and teacher training manuals for the program as well as a review of the literature, data tables and graphs; an extensive bibliography; and five 1 1/2 hour sessions to improve memory and reading comprehension. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Adulthood & Aging - Family & Relationships | Life Stages - Later Years |
| Dewey: 155.67 |
| LCCN: 88016367 |
| Lexile Measure: 1260 |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.18" W x 9.34" (1.11 lbs) 268 pages |
| Themes: - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This unique text presents a systematic study of a proven method for increasing the memory and reading comprehension of older adults by using a program based on discourse processing. The program facilitates the encoding and retrieval of information through a reading strategy plan utilizing top-level structures in the text. The authors of this volume provide student and teacher training manuals for the program as well as a review of the literature, data tables and graphs; an extensive bibliography; and five 1 1/2 hour sessions to improve memory and reading comprehension. |
