John Dunlosky

From kindergarten through college, very few students are taught a crucial skill set – how, exactly, to study effectively. Regan Gurung, PhD, and John Dunlosky, PhD, authors of “Study like a Champ: The Psychology-based Guide to “Grade A Study Habits,” talk about the biggest studying myths, which study techniques work and which don’t, and why finding studying difficult can be a sign that you’re doing it right. Links Regan Gurung, PhD John Dunlosky, PhD Speaking of Psychology Home Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging discussion, Professor John Dunlosky, a leading expert in cognitive and educational psychology and author of 'Study Like A Champ', shares invaluable insights on mastering effective study techniques. He emphasizes the importance of embracing challenging learning experiences. Dunlosky reveals a taxonomy of popular study strategies, such as the benefits of flashcards and dual coding. The conversation also highlights the necessity of persistence and personalized approaches in overcoming academic hurdles, ensuring students succeed in their studies.

The study strategies that most students use may be helpful in passing high-stakes assessments, but do not generally support long-term recall of fundamental concepts. In this episode, Regan Gurung and John Dunlosky join us to discuss a new resource they have created that is designed to help students develop more efficient study strategies and improve their metacognitive and self-regulatory skills. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Join Professor John Dunlosky, expert in learning techniques and author of 'Study Like a Champ,' as he shares the secrets of effective note-making. Discover why comprehensive notes are crucial for academic success and explore engaging strategies to enhance your learning experience. Dunlosky emphasizes the importance of active participation in class and provides tips on how to maximize study sessions before, during, and after lectures. Prepare to revolutionize your approach to studying with insights that make a real difference!

This episode was funded by listeners like you. For more details on how to help support our podcast and gain access to exclusive content, please see our Patreon page.Show Notes:In Episode 70, Cindy interviews John Dunlosky from Kent State University and Regan Gurung from Oregon State University. John and Regan recently published a book entitled Study Like A Champ: The Psychology-Based Guide to Grade A Study Habits. In this episode John and Regan discuss a little bit about their research and how they practice what they preach in the classroom.In the episode, Cindy mentions the following:GUEST BLOG: The 5-sided flashcardPodcast Episode 38: A (pseudo) Randomized Control Experiment about Teaching Effective Learning StrategiesIn addition, this blog, Learning With Flashcards, was written while this episode was in production but is highly relevant to the flashcard discussion!