Mr Barton Maths Podcast #023 Robert and Elizabeth Bjork – Memory, Forgetting, Testing, Desirable Difficulties
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Jun 29, 2017 Robert and Elizabeth Bjork, pioneers in memory and teaching, discuss why forgetting is vital, how tests benefit learning, and the importance of making learning difficult. They explore optimal spacing schedules, successful interleaving, and effective strategies for memory retention and deep learning.
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Memory Misconceptions
- People misunderstand how memory works, viewing it like a recording device.
- This leads to ineffective learning strategies, like rereading, instead of retrieval practice.
Retrieval Practice
- Practice retrieving information instead of simply rereading.
- Retrieval strengthens memory more effectively and makes competing information less accessible.
Replacing Incorrect Memories
- Incorrectly learned information can be hard to displace, especially if emotionally charged.
- Retrieval practice strengthens correct information, making incorrect memories less accessible, but doesn't erase them.