DR ALICE LATIMIER

Should we question students before and after they are taught information?

About this Expert Insight

Dr Latimier highlights the benefits of questioning students before and after they are taught information. Dr Latimier suggests that combining the two could be an optimal strategy to enhance student learning. Dr Latimier also explains what the “hyper-correction effect” is and why pre-testing can increase this to help maximise information retention. 

About this Expert Insight

Dr Latimier highlights the benefits of questioning students before and after they are taught information. Dr Latimier suggests that combining the two could be an optimal strategy to enhance student learning. Dr Latimier also explains what the “hyper-correction effect” is and why pre-testing can increase this to help maximise information retention. 

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MEET THE RESEARCHER

Dr Alice Latimier

Scientific Consultant at Cog'X

With a doctorate in cognitive science from ENS Ulm, Alice is interested in the contribution of learning sciences to shedding light on effective pedagogies for transmitting new knowledge and skills. She is currently a scientific consultant with the consulting and training agency Cog'X, working on the themes of 'learning to learn' and 'learning to train' throughout life.

MEET THE RESEARCHER

Dr Alice Latimier
Scientific Consultant at Cog'X

With a doctorate in cognitive science from ENS Ulm, Alice is interested in the contribution of learning sciences to shedding light on effective pedagogies for transmitting new knowledge and skills. She is currently a scientific consultant with the consulting and training agency Cog'X, working on the themes of 'learning to learn' and 'learning to train' throughout life.

IN CONVERSATION WITH

Bradley Busch

Psychologist at InnerDrive

Bradley is a chartered psychologist and director of InnerDrive. He is one of the leading experts on how schools and colleges can apply psychological research to improve learning and academic achievement. He is the co-author of The Science of Learning. His particular areas of interest in cognitive science are; retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving and motivation.

IN CONVERSATION WITH

Bradley Busch
Psychologist at InnerDrive

Bradley is a chartered psychologist and director of InnerDrive. He is one of the leading experts on how schools and colleges can apply psychological research to improve learning and academic achievement. He is the co-author of The Science of Learning. His particular areas of interest in cognitive science are; retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving and motivation.

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