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ERIC Number: EJ436861
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1991
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The Effects of Cooperative Learning and Direct Instruction in Reading Comprehension Strategies on Main Idea Identification.
Stevens, Robert J.; And Others
Journal of Educational Psychology, v83 n1 p8-16 Mar 1991
The impact of direct instruction on reading comprehension strategies and the degree to which cooperative learning processes enhanced students' learning of strategies were studied using 486 third and fourth graders in Pennsylvania. Subjects identified main ideas of passages. Pretest-posttest data highlight the significant impact of direct instruction and cooperative learning. (SLD)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Meets Evidence Standards without Reservations
WWC Study Page: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Study/72451
IES Cited: ED533111