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S2E13: Sarah Cottingham on Retrieval Practice and Diagnosing Teaching Problems
Nov 6, 2022
Sarah Cottingham discusses effective teacher professional development and retrieval practice. Topics include the superiority of retrieval practice for long-term retention, implementing it in schools, subject-specific coaching, teaching internal logic, the evolution of retrieval practice, and the importance of a 'learning-first' approach in education.
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- Retrieval practice enhances learning through memory recall, more effective than restudying material.
- Effective teacher professional development focuses on understanding and solving classroom learning problems for sustainable improvements.
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What is Retrieval Practice?
Retrieval practice, derived from cognitive science, involves using practice tests or quizzes to enhance learning. Studies show that having students recall information from memory is more effective for long-term retention than restudying material. While UK teachers explore various retrieval practice formats like partner quizzing or brain dumps, US schools often use tests primarily as end-of-unit assessments rather than learning tools.
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