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How do we Learn?

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Complete the interactive activities in the Seneca app to work towards your CPD certificate.

Teaching Students how to Learn

These are some of the ideas that Patrice teaches her students, and that parents should find helpful too.

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  • Research exists that show us how people learn.
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  • By using this research and these strategies, learning increases and knowledge is retained longer.
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  • When researched-backed strategies are used:
    • Students are able to study more effectively and efficiently, often decreasing study time.
    • Students are more prepared for tests, which lessens anxiety.
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Talking to Parents about Learning

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How do we Learn?

1.1.1How do we Learn?1.1.2Memory and the Brain1.1.3Cognitive Overload & Desirable Difficulties
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Powerful Learning

1.2.1Retrieval Practice1.2.2Metacognition1.2.3Spacing
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Learning Tips for Home

1.3.1Learning Tips for Home

Practice questions on How do we Learn?

Can you answer these? Complete these activities in the Seneca app to progress towards your certificate.

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    What is the first step of learning?Multiple choice
  2. 2
    What step follows after the information has been presented?Multiple choice
  3. 3
    Which of this is NOT correct?Multiple choice
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Memory and the Brain