How We Learn | How We Learn

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There is a lot of research that has been done into how we learn. Much of this research had been performed in the fields of psychology, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience. While some is still being done in the lab, much of this research is also being performed in educational settings, and it is providing valuable insight into how best we can teach and how best we can learn. The following are links to well researched ideas that can benefit teachers, parents, and learners at all levels and in all areas.

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Working Memory

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Knowledge Transfer

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Spacing

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Elaboration Strategies

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Long-term Memory

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Learning and Engagement

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Interleaving

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Dual Coding

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Schema

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Retrieval Practice

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Concrete Examples

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Metacognition

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