Modular to Linear Flashcards
What does Bjork contend we need to insert in our curriculum to improve learning?
“Desirable difficulties”
What type of assessment is Ofqual saying all reformed exams will feature?
“Synoptic assessment”
Which 2 skills will all reformed examinations demand from pupils?
- More problem-solving skills
- More extended writing
After studying a topic, students remember most if they…
Take repeated tests on it, without further study
What phenomenon means taking a memory test not only assesses what one knows, but also enhances later retention?
Roediger’s ‘testing effect’
Name 3 myths regarding learning which have recently been debunked?
- Brain gym
- Learning styles
- Too much teacher talk
- Discovery learning
What’s the most effective memorisation technique, as stated by Professor Paul Howard-Jones of Bristol University?
Spacing
What classroom technique is the best way of reducing students’ cognitive overload?
“Worked examples”
