Who needs this?
This seminar is of interest to professors looking for ways to support the learning of concepts for the long term.
In a nutshell
This session explores five strategies that can work in any course to move student from short-term learning “for the next test” to the long-term learning they need to carry knowledge and application skills to the next course and beyond.
Handout
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Seminar
45-minute, interactive video presentation
Want to know more?
Links and downloads
Spaced retrieval practice
- Spaced retrieval practice (TAPP Radio episode)
- Testing as Teaching (recorded seminar)
- Testing as Teaching ( TAPP Radio episode)
Test debriefing
- Test Analysis (Lion Den web page for students)
- Student Success Increases When They Debrief After Tests (blog post for professors)
- Test Analysis Form (worksheet download)
- Learn From Your Mistakes! (blog post for students; includes video showing how to use form)
Pre-testing
- Pre-Testing for a Powerful Learning Boost (TAPP Radio episode)
- Pre-Tests as Student Success Tools (blog post for professors)
Cumulative testing
- Cumulative Testing Enhances Learning (blog post for professors)
- Cumulative Testing Makes Learning Last (TAPP Radio episode)
Initial exams
- Start A&P 1 with a Comprehensive Exam. Really. (blog post for professors)
- Start A&P 2 with a Final Exam (blog post for professors)
- Teaching for Long Term Learning (TAPP Radio episode)
Last updated: March 31, 2021 at 12:45 pm