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The Testing Effect: How to Study Effectively
What is the testing effect? The testing effect refers to the robust finding that we retain information better when we
Teaching Strategies
Teaching Strategies encompasses a diverse array of methodologies and approaches educators employ to facilitate effective learning. These strategies, tailored to the content, context, and the learners themselves, are pivotal in creating dynamic and engaging learning environments. The right strategy can ignite curiosity, foster deep understanding, cultivate critical thinking, and make learning easier. Our resources delve into these methodologies, offering educators a treasure trove of insights, tools, and techniques to rejuvenate their teaching practices. Educators can discover and implement strategies that resonate with today’s learners, to better prepare to teach, and ensure optimal outcomes in the classroom
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Using Test Results to Enhance Learning
This video highlights research results showing that students’ test marks are correlated with how well they do on the final
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Class attendance vs. participation: How do they impact learning?
Alecia outlines how class attendance and participation relates to students’ achievement in a course. Our research shows that being physically
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Investigating teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, educators had to shift their courses from face-to-face delivery to remote delivery, and with
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Investigating the predictive utility of formative and summative assessments for academic success
Insight into which types of assessments are predictive of students’ learning achievement enables both students and educators to use assessments
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Alignment
Alignment refers to ensuring that the course curriculum, assessments, and instruction fit cohesively together. It’s a deliberate process undertaken during
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are pivotal in the educational process, serving as clear, measurable statements that describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities
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Formative & Summative Assessment
Even if you’ve never taught before, you probably already have some awareness of assessment and its impact on you for
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Homework Offers an Opportunity to Provide Feedback
Description We investigated whether students’ homework and in-class assignment grades could be used to predict their test and cumulative exam
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Retrieving information from memory is an effective learning strategy
Retrieving information from memory is a more effective learning strategy than re-reading the same information. It is also an effective