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154. John Dunlosky: Study Like A Champ [Mem / Learn Month]

May 5, 2024

Guest John Dunlosky, a Professor specializing in the science of effective study, discusses challenging learning, 10 study strategies, successive re-learning, digital flashcards, dual coding, and online video. Hosted by memory psychologist William Wadsworth, offering practical advice for students to study smarter.

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John Dunlosky

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Quick takeaways

Learning should be challenging to enhance success in exams.

Relearning strategy combines spacing and retrieval practice for memory enhancement.

Deep dives

John Dunloske's Groundbreaking Research on Effective Study Techniques

Professor John Dunloske conducted a comprehensive review of over 400 research articles to identify the most effective study techniques. The collaboration he led resulted in a highly influential publication with significant impact in the field of cognitive science and education theory. This research emphasized the importance of using effective study strategies to enhance learning outcomes and achieve success in tests and exams.

Introduction

2min

Effective Learning Strategies for Academic Success

24min

Mastering Flashcards for Efficient Learning

5min

Embracing Perseverance, Mindset, and Effective Learning Strategies in Physics

3min

Exploring the Role of Dual Coding in Learning Strategies

4min

Recommendation of 'Study Like a Champ' Book and Gratitude Exchange

4min

Our Memory & Learning series continues with giant of the "science of effective study" world, Professor John Dunlosky.

In today's must-listen episode, we discover:

Why learning should be challenging
A taxonomy for thinking about 10 popular study strategies - which work best, and for what?
How to master "successive re-learning"
Plus an expert's take on whether to use digital flashcards, dual coding, watching online video and more!

Part of Memory & Learning series here on the Exam Study Expert podcast.

Featured today:

John's book "Study Like A Champ": https://geni.us/dunlosky
John's original paper: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1529100612453266
Episode 45 with Learning Scientists cofounder Jude Weinstein Jones https://examstudyexpert.com/yana-weinstein-jones/

Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills specialist. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

Get more from your host and the world of Exam Study Expert at:

Six Pillars of Exam Success Cheat Sheet: https://examstudyexpert.com/Pillars
[FOR SCHOOLS] retrieval practice lesson resource pack https://examstudyexpert.com/retrieval-lesson
[FOR SCHOOLS] Revision Census research https://examstudyexpert.com/Revision-Census
[FOR SCHOOLS] student workshops / staff CPD keynotes https://examstudyexpert.com/workshops

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Podcast edited by Kerri Edinburgh.

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