Mnemonic devices can be very useful if the learning task requires memorization of discrete information or basic frameworks that lack other cognitive connections.
Lapp, Diane. Content Area Reading and Learning : Instructional Strategies.
Mahwah, NJ, USA: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Incorporated, 2004. p 287.
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corinne commented on the word mnemonic
Mnemonic devices can be very useful if the learning task requires memorization of discrete information or basic frameworks that lack other cognitive connections.
Lapp, Diane. Content Area Reading and Learning : Instructional Strategies.
Mahwah, NJ, USA: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Incorporated, 2004. p 287.
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May 3, 2007
corinne commented on the word observation
The fundamental thinking skill and the foundation on which all other thinking skills are based.
Eggen PD, Kauchak DP. Strategies for Teachers: Teaching Content and Thinking Skills
April 22, 2007
corinne commented on the word inference
A conclusion that is based on and extends an observation. This can be of a generalizing or explanatory type.
Eggen PD, Kauchak DP. Strategies for Teachers: Teaching Content and Thinking Skills
April 22, 2007
corinne commented on the user john
Thanks John, that was fast :)
December 4, 2006
corinne commented on the user john
Hi John, would it be possible to add a link to the free dictionary for each word too?
December 4, 2006