As a student teacher, I’ve seen firsthand just how effective Retrieval Practice can be in the classroom. It’s not just "another technique"; it’s a strategy based on extensive research. At its core, ...

Learning seems like a simple process. The information goes in (encoding), the learner attempts to commit information to memory (storage), and then the learner tries to recall the lesson (access). Even ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. A study published ...

Put down those science text books and work at recalling information from memory. That's the shorthand take away message of new research that says practicing memory retrieval boosts science learning ...

Every start of school year, students and parents focus on the wrong things. Not bad things, just the wrong things. Yes, getting the right supplies, the pens, binders, book bags, and the right gear, ...