The Involvement of Memory and Metamemory in the Schoolwork of Secondary School Pupils.

Brown, G.; Sproson, R. N.

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Involvement of Memory and Metamemory in the Schoolwork of Secondary School Pupils.

Brown, G.; Sproson, R. N.

Educational Studies, v13 n3 p213-21 1987

Reports the results of a study of the influence of mnemonic strategies on normal schoolwork. Two history assignments were presented; the first required memorization without guidance while the second supported memorization with mnemonic strategies. Concludes that the second assignment produced better memorization and more enthusiasm. (BSR)

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, History Instruction, Learning Strategies, Memorization, Memory, Metacognition, Mnemonics, Secondary Education

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom

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