Memory Improved
Reading and Memory Enhancement Across the Life Span Through Strategic Text Structures
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Developmental Psychology
| Author: | Bonnie J.F. Meyer, Carole J. Young, Brendan J. Bartlett | ISBN: | 9781317785774 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | February 24, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Psychology Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Bonnie J.F. Meyer, Carole J. Young, Brendan J. Bartlett |
| ISBN: | 9781317785774 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | February 24, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Psychology Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
