Fröjd’s toolbox Avsnitt 62: Roundtable on Study Strategies - with Daniel Willingham, Henry Roediger, Nidhi Sachdeva and Jared Cooney Horvath
Aug 23, 2025
Nidhi Sachdeva, a teacher-educator at the University of Toronto, and Jared Cooney-Horvath, a teacher-turned-neuroscientist, join cognitive experts Daniel Willingham and Roddy Roediger for a vibrant discussion. They tackle the contrast between cramming and long-term learning strategies while explaining the importance of struggle in learning. The panel shares insights on effective study methods like spacing and retrieval practice, and they stress the need for integrating these strategies into K–12 education. Their practical anecdotes make the complexities of learning engaging and accessible.
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Cramming Trades Short-Term Gain For Long-Term Loss
- Cramming passes short-term tests but loses long-term retention and future course readiness.
- If material will be needed later, relying on last-minute study is unwise.
Choose Practices That Feel Hard
- Embrace difficult, effortful practice because easy tasks produce little learning.
- Seek tasks that feel uncomfortable; that struggle signals productive learning.
Use Tools Only To Support Active Work
- If you must use tools, ensure you still do the hard retrieval and practice yourself.
- Treat AI or ready-made notes as aids, not replacements for active learning.
