Should we Assess and Train Learning and Study Strategies? - Dr Cecil R Reynolds

Research for more than 50 years in educational and related areas of psychology has demonstrated repeatedly that students who engage in strategic learning and test-taking perform at higher levels academically than those who do not. Academic achievement levels can be improved significantly by improving the study skills, learning, reading comprehension, test-taking, and related strategies of learners at all ages and is effective with both regular and special education students. Many students will not develop them, and yet these are all skills that can be taught. Minority and lower SES students are less likely to have these skills without instruction. These skills are critical to success in learning.