How to Use This Resource

This resource contains information for both you and your students with regards to the science of learning and how to incorporate it into teaching and learning. The resource is divided into six modules, each introducing you to one of the six science of learning principles: spaced practice, interleaving, concrete examples, elaboration, dual coding, and retrieval practice. For each principle, customizable interactive tools have been developed for use in your DC Connect course:

Science of learning principle

Customized interactives

1

spaced practice

fillable study schedule table

2

interleaving

improved multiple choice; and multi-select questions

3

concrete examples

short answer with feedback questions

4

elaboration

flip cards; and multi-select questions

5

dual coding

flip cards with images

6

retrieval practice

flip cards; improved multiple choice; and reorder activity questions

Within each module you will find three pages:

You may select any or all parts of this resource to embed in your courses to help promote deeper, more durable learning in your students. The customizable interactive tools are available by visiting the "Interactive Components" page in the Faculty How-To Guide module.


References

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