Alverman, Smith, and Readance 1985

Alverman, Smith, and Readance 1985

Reference
	Alvermann, D., I. C. Smith, and John E. Readance. 1985. "Prior knowledge activation and the comprehension of compatible and incompatible text." Reading Research Quarterly. Interest level: lay specialist.

Summary
	In a study with 52 sixth-grade students, the authors found comprehension may be impeded by previous knowledge that is inaccurate and incompatible with the text presented. Such knowledge interferes with comprehension more than simply a lack of prior knowledge. Authors conclude that teachers should help students understand
	where their own answers come from whether better answers are possible, and how to make use of a text in resolving conflict between prior and new information.
	Authors recommend to give this question emphasis in reading methods courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.

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Bibliography module: Alverman, Smith, and Readance 1985
In overview module: Bibliography (Literacy): A
In modular book: Bibliography (Literacy), by Doris Gallemore, Trudi C. Hunt, Jeanne Swanson, and Stephen L. Walter
In document collection: Reference materials
In bookshelf: Literacy

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