Two of the forum’s moderators share further ideas on how teachers can implement this research-backed strategy.

After reviewing more than 100 years of research on learning, authors of a new paper say combining two strategies -- spacing and retrieval practice -- is key to success. Whether you're trying to ace a ...

Retrieval practice refers to the deliberate act of recalling information from memory as a means of strengthening learning and retention. Originating in cognitive psychology, this approach emphasises ...

Today, we’ve asked Robert A. Bjork to share his tip of the week. This is the last in a four-part series on learning. You can read the first one here, the second here, and the third here. Years ago, ...

Retrieval, the act of accessing information from memory, is one of the most important aspects of human learning and remembering 1. Information that is encoded and stored but not retrieved has little ...

AMES, IA – Whether you’re trying to ace a test or pick up a new hobby, Iowa State Psychology Professor Shana Carpenter says combining two strategies – spacing and retrieval practice – is key to ...