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How to Use Retrieval Practice to Improve Learning - Coggle Diagram
How to Use Retrieval Practice to Improve Learning
What is retrieval practice?
a learning strategy where we focus on getting information out.
"calling information to mind"
Strengthening memory by forgetting
A powerful strategy for improving academic performance
a strategy in which calling information to mind enhances and boosts learning
How to not use retrieval
retrieval should not be used as an assessment tool
Why does retrieval practice work?
Other methods only lead to short-term learning, retrieval leads to long-term
When information comes easily and feels fluent, it's easy to forget
Challenging learning leads to long-term learning
The more difficult the retrieval practice, the better it is for long-term learning
Struggling to learn is much more effective than re-reading, taking notes, or listening to lectures.
What else does retrieval improve?
It increases understanding
Student's complex thinking and application skills
Organization of knowledge
Transfer of knowledge to new concepts
Helps to identify gaps in learning
Who is retrieval practice good for?
All grade levels
All subject areas
All students
Everybody