Flash 15: Retrieval Practice

Do you want your students to remember information long after you've discussed it in class? Retrieval practice is a learning strategy that provides students with multiple opportunities to recall concepts or skills from memory. 

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 In this 15-minute micro session video, you’ll learn about retrieval practice, how you would implement it in your teaching context, and the modifications you could make to make this strategy fit your teaching needs.

 
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Retrieval practice is a learning strategy that provides students with multiple opportunities to recall concepts or skills from memory.  On this video, you will see:

  • What the approach is and the research that supports it.
  • How to implement.
  • How to adapt it to different teaching contexts.
  • How to use a planning tool to help you implement.

Why is this teaching technique effective?

Retrieval Practice has been studied for its effectiveness and researchers have found that it strengthens our memory when we struggle to recall information. It also helps us organize our knowledge and be ready to apply it to new situations. And finally, receiving feedback during retrieval practice helps us realize gaps in our learning.