Episode 4: Recall Reinforces Learning: Evidence for Retrieval Practice with Jeff Karpicke
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Summary
Dr. Jeff Karpicke of Purdue University discusses his research on retrieval based learning showing that repeated testing of students without repeated study sessions results in higher rates of learning over the long term compared to students who repeatedly study but are not tested. This discussion might alter the way you think about studying and learning and might force you to reconsider how the structure of your course impacts student learning and student success.
References
Test-Enhanced Learning: Taking Memory Tests Improves Long-Term Retention (2006). Henry L. Roediger, III, and Jeffrey D. Karpicke. Psychological Science 17(3):249-255. https://doi.org/10.1177/1529100612453266
Does Providing Prompts During Retrieval Practice Improve Learning? (2016). M.A. Smith, J.R Blunt, J.W. Whiffen and J. D. Karpicke. Applied Cognitive Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.3227
Reading Recommended by Jeff Karpicke
Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques: Promising Directions From Cognitive and Educational Psychology. Dunlosky et al. Assoc. Psychological Science. 14(1) 4-58. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1529100612453266
shorter version in American Educator: https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/periodicals/dunlosky.pdf
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