Context matters when it comes to both the art and science of teaching and learning. Research shows that learning depends on the context. For example, learning Japanese in Japan is different from reading a book. Retrieval practice is important in learning and remembering information, and considering the context is crucial.
Pooja Agarwal shares about lessons in life and retrieval practice on episode 479 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
100 years of research demonstrates that the magic of learning happens at the third stage, the retrieval stage.
-Pooja Agarwal
I normalize forgetting, that’s part of learning.
-Pooja Agarwal
Be practical and realistic when it comes to incorporating the science of learning.
-Pooja Agarwal