The fact that we learn better when we practice material over time should not come as a surprise. The fact that we don’t follow through on this understanding should be surprising.
Students Need Personal Assistants! Oh, wait… they have one?
If we can promote and provide space for this level of thought, we can help our students develop the habits of mind necessary to properly manage time and energy.
The Cognitive Science of Studying: Rereading vs. Retrieval
Rereading is a common strategy because it provides the illusion of competence; it feels like learning is happening, but in reality fluency is established, not lasting understanding.
