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Encoding - ANSWER -Process that
involves transforming sensory input into
useable information
Spacing - ANSWER -Studying 30 to 45
minutes every morning.
Storage - ANSWER -Holds processed
information for later use.
Desired difficulty - ANSWER -Designing
task for a lesson opener so students have to
use the concepts they already know in a new
Feedback - ANSWER -Receiving way. "Right amount of challenge."
information about performance.
Managing time effectively - ANSWER -
Retrieval - ANSWER -Accessing Executive function. Think of it as your jobs
information that is being held. executer- expects what? Your time being
managed effectively.
Metacognition - ANSWER -
Understanding own thought process Limited brain capacity - ANSWER -
Concept from neuroscience that
CONTRICDICTS the myth of multitasking..
Retrieval practices - ANSWER - Think about decorating a tree, you are at
Intentionally remembering stored information limited capacity . You can NOT put star,
ribbon, garland, ornaments all on at one time.
Interleaving - ANSWER -covering
multiple types of problems during ONE study Cognitive styles - ANSWER -Refute the
session- like getting multiple flavors of ice myth of normality.
cream in one cup.
Example:
Different cognitive styles offer unique
advantages depending on the situation. For
example, someone with a more visual
Retrieval Practices - ANSWER -
cognitive style might excel in spatial
Students quiz one another on important
reasoning, while an individual with a more
concepts to prepare for an exam.
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analytical style might excel in complex ANSWER -Counteract the myth of the
problem-solving. brain as a computer.
The brain can not do physical activities.
Embodied mind - ANSWER -disprove
the myth of the brain as a computer.
The brain needs time to combine information
Example: and process it. - ANSWER -Contradict
Brain is connected to BODY and BODY the myth of cramming.
influences. emBODied mind.
Impaired decision-making abilities -
Encourage consistent study habits - ANSWER -Proof that multitasking is not
ANSWER -An appropriate strategy to a beneficial learning habit.
fight the myth of cramming.
Example:
Filling/Cramming mouth full of food can result Oversimplifies the brains complexity -
in chocking. Taking consistent smaller bites ANSWER -Myth of the brain as a
of food, will not choke you. computer falls short.
Varied instructional methods - Provides students with opportunities to have a
ANSWER -Strategy teacher can use to group discussion. - ANSWER -A high
counteract the common myth of normality school class uses Vygotsky's theory of
development.
Example: No one learns the same.
Create a safe and loving enviorment to
Help students face challenges with
explore. - ANSWER -2 year old class
enthusiasm - ANSWER -A teacher room teacher uses Erickson's "trust vs.
wants to counteract the myth of cognitive mistrust" What strategy should the teacher
rigidity. use for day to day interaction for this stage of
development?
Incorporating physical activity in learning -
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