Tag: cognitive psychology
Forget what you know about good study habits
From an article in the NY Times:
Read more...In recent years, cognitive scientists have shown that a few simple techniques can reliably improve what matters most: how much a student learns from studying.
The findings can help anyone, from a fourth grader doing long division to a retiree taking on a new language. But they directly contradict much of the common wisdom about good study habits, and they have not caught on.
Posted: September 7th, 2010 under learning, teaching, science & news.
Tags: cognitive psychology, education, learning, science news, study habits, teaching
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