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DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT LEARNERS

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Expand your understanding of Developing Independent Learners with a collection of evidence-based articles, infographics and eBooks packed with practical tips for your classroom.

Articles about Developing Independent Learners

Should students study longer or smarter?

Can effective study strategies really offset the need for extended study sessions?

Combining Retrieval Practice and Elaboration

Both Retrieval Practice and Elaboration are effective study techniques that can help students. Instead of only choosing one, combining both methods in Constructive Retrieval can lead to even better learning outcomes for students.

Self-questioning: 14 study questions students can ask themselves

Encouraging students to ask themselves better questions whilst they are learning something may be one of the most effective and efficient ways to improve their understanding of the topic.

How to study using the Production Effect

Students should look to use the Production Effect when revising, as it allows for studied material to be retained for a much longer period of time.

Flashcards: What, when, how and where?

We have put together a guide looking at the what, when, how and where students should use flashcards to thrive in exams.

6 common mind mapping mistakes students make

Mind maps are one of the most popular tools that students use to revise. Unfortunately, despite their potential to really help, students still make a number of errors when using mind maps.

Research study summaries and graphics

The one about spacing your learning

Student researchers devised an experiment to explore the optimum amount of time to leave between revision sessions. Here's how they did it and what they found out.

The one about memory

In 2013, researchers from Kent State University, Duke University, University of Wisconsin and University of Virginia published a review of hundreds of studies to explore which strategies are most likely to lead to long-term learning.

5 proven hacks to help students tackle revision

Some strategies have been proven to enhance students’ memory retention and, ultimately, exam performance.

eBook

The best ways to study

Evidence from research suggests that there are certain strategies that help students learn more efficiently and effectively.

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