When and how to I introduce my students to learning strategies?
Learning Names and Modeling Spaced Retrieval Practice
Inspiring Student Buy-In with Retrieval Practice or Channelling Your Inner Knowledge Warrior
Disclaimer: I am not asserting the brain should be worked out like other muscles of the body. Thank you. When discussing retrieval practice, it is easy to focus on the ‘retrieval’ aspect of the learning strategy. It is much more interesting, I believe, to consider the neurological and biological side of the topic in relation to… Continue Reading →
Promoting Metacognition with Retrieval Practice in Five Steps
Let me put all the cards out on the table: I am a big believer in using researched/proven learning strategies to improve retention of classroom material. I have applied strategies in my high school Advanced Placement Psychology classes and seen notable improvements in three areas: Test scores Study habits Student’s understanding of their learning Improvement… Continue Reading →
Retrieval Practice in the High School Classroom
One of the largest gaps in my students’ learning that I encounter regularly is a lack of study/learning skills. I am extremely fortunate to teach at a school that has high expectations for all and produces some amazing kids. About 90% of each graduating class attends a 2 or 4 year college/university every year with… Continue Reading →
Speaking/Writing/Advising
Speaking and Writing If you are interested in having me speak at an event, write for your blog/website, and/or review chapters or books, please feel free to contact me at abharvard@gmail.com. Topics of specialization for writing/speaking: -Implementation/application of cognitive psychology and learning strategies in the classroom (retrieval practice, spaced practice, dual coding, interleaving, etc.) -Why… Continue Reading →