Graduate Research Papers
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Abstract
This literature review explores recent research to support the hypothesis that training students to form mental images will facilitate comprehension and enable the reader to find more enjoyment while engaged in the reading process. There is a relationship between forming mental images and age. Beginning readers need illustrations to enhance comprehension; however, by the third grade level many students are able to improve their comprehension when instructed in forming mental images. Among poor comprehenders mental imagery was shown to be effective as a memory and comprehension device. The findings of this review suggest to educators that the training of self-generated mental imagery should be given greater importance in the elementary school curriculum.
Year of Submission
1995
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Department
Division of Elementary Education
First Advisor
Marvin Heller
Second Advisor
Charles R. May
Date Original
1995
Object Description
1 PDF file (20 leaves)
Copyright
©1995 Betty A. Young Schmidt
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Schmidt, Betty A. Young, "Improving reading comprehension through the formation of mental images" (1995). Graduate Research Papers. 3260.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/3260
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