Progressively Incorrect S4E18: Blake Harvard on Attention and Memory Constraints
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Jan 14, 2025 Blake Harvard, known as The Effortful Educator and author of "Do I Have Your Attention?", dives deep into cognitive psychology and its applications in education. He explains how memory plays a pivotal role in lesson planning and offers strategies to optimize classroom environments for better learning experiences. Harvard also discusses the importance of bridging the gap between academia and practical teaching, highlighting the value of engaging with educational research. Plus, he shares techniques like retrieval practice to enhance student memory and focus.
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Planning Lessons for Memory
- Plan lessons with memory in mind, considering the physical environment and how students will interact with the material.
- Remove distractions and make it easy for students to focus on the presentation.
Managing, Not Expanding, Working Memory
- You cannot increase working memory capacity, but you can manage the environment to aid attention.
- Design instruction to reduce distractions, making better use of limited working memory.
Retrieval Practice Routines
- Use retrieval practice and spaced practice, starting each class with recall activities.
- "Brain Book Buddy" helps assess knowledge accurately, encouraging reflection on learning.