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The Limits of Retrieval Practice: A Helpful Case Study
Here on the blog, I write A LOT about the benefits of “retrieval practice.” (For…
Let’s Get Practical: When Should Students Self-Test?
When should students self-test for maximum learning? Recent research suggests that retrieval practice timing matters less than retrieval practice doing. That is: students can self test at the end of a textbook section, or an the end of a chapter; both techniques help them learn. For even better memories, do both! Continue reading
Putting Research to Work in the Classroom: Success?
Some study habits have been shown to work in psychology labs. Do they work in college classrooms? A recent study shows that “retrieval practice” clearly helps students learn. The findings on “the spacing effect” are harder to interpret… Continue reading
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Vital Resources in Psychology: the Best Research for Teachers
These vital resources in psychology research can help teachers find the most effective teaching practices. They also provide lively examples of researchers doing what they do best: exploring complex questions with imagination and humility. Continue reading
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Motivating Retrieval Practice: Money Doesn’t Help
This study suggests that retrieval practice should–as much as possible–come in the form of very-low-stakes or no-stakes retrieval. Continue reading
Benefiting from Retrieval Practice: Get the Timing Just Right
Retrieval practice is an excellent study strategy for students more than 24 hours ahead of a test. However, within that 24 hour window, teachers and students should focus more on connecting ideas rather than recalling them. Continue reading
Highlighting Retrieval Practice
The Effortful Educator describes his fun system for using highlighters during retrieval practice. He teaches AP…
Welcome to “the Messiness”
In a recent interview on this blog, Dr. Pooja K. Agarwal spoke about the benefits…
Meet the Speakers: Dr. Pooja K. Agarwal
Editor’s note: Dr. Agarwal will be speaking at next week’s Learning and the Brain conference….
Finding Inspiration for Retrieval Practice
Like you, the Effortful Educator knows that retrieval practice benefits learning. But: how to get…