Memory

Thinking Hard Is the Key to Effective Learning

Thinking hard is the key to effective learning (and studying), whether at school, at home or when being tutored. But why? And what does thinking hard actually involve? Why Think Hard? Because of the role memory plays in learning. When you think about something, you leave a memory trace. A memory trace is like a pathway that you can follow to find a particular memory later. But not all pathways ...

Memory Matters More Than You Think

Despite some popular opinion to the contrary, memory is critical to learning in school, including tutoring. But its importance is downplayed often in favour of things such as deep understanding and critical thinking. Of course, you should want to develop a deep understanding of the material you are learning. But, deep understanding relies on memory. And as my next article points out, thinking is also central to learning. But thinking ...

Thinking Hard Is the Key to Effective Learning

Memory Matters More Than You Think

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