Memory Improved: Reading and Memory Enhancement Across the Life Span Through Strategic Text Structures

Meyer, Bonnie J.F.; Young, Carole J.; Bartlett, Brendan J.

ISBN 10: 0805801111 / ISBN 13: 9780805801118

Published by Psychology Press, 1988

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Memory Improved: Reading and Memory Enhancement Across the Life Span Through Strategic Text Structures
• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805801111
• ISBN 13: 9780805801118
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Authored by Meyer, Bonnie J.F.; Young, Carole J.; Bartlett, Brendan J.