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Retrieval-Based Learning in Children

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Fazio, LK; Marsh, EJ
Published in: Current Directions in Psychological Science
April 1, 2019

Testing oneself with flash cards, using a clicker to respond to a teacher’s questions, and teaching another student are all effective ways to learn information. These learning strategies work, in part, because they require the retrieval of information from memory, a process known to enhance later memory. However, little research has directly examined retrieval-based learning in children. We review the emerging literature on the benefits of retrieval-based learning for preschool and elementary school students and draw on other literatures for further insights. We reveal clear evidence for the benefits of retrieval-based learning in children (starting in infancy). However, we know little about the developmental trajectory. Overall, the benefits are largest when the initial retrieval practice is effortful but successful.

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Current Directions in Psychological Science

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1467-8721

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0963-7214

Publication Date

April 1, 2019

Volume

28

Issue

2

Start / End Page

111 / 116

Related Subject Headings

  • Experimental Psychology
  • 52 Psychology
  • 1702 Cognitive Sciences
  • 1701 Psychology
 

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Fazio, L. K., & Marsh, E. J. (2019). Retrieval-Based Learning in Children. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 28(2), 111–116. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721418806673
Fazio, L. K., and E. J. Marsh. “Retrieval-Based Learning in Children.” Current Directions in Psychological Science 28, no. 2 (April 1, 2019): 111–16. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721418806673.
Fazio LK, Marsh EJ. Retrieval-Based Learning in Children. Current Directions in Psychological Science. 2019 Apr 1;28(2):111–6.
Fazio, L. K., and E. J. Marsh. “Retrieval-Based Learning in Children.” Current Directions in Psychological Science, vol. 28, no. 2, Apr. 2019, pp. 111–16. Scopus, doi:10.1177/0963721418806673.
Fazio LK, Marsh EJ. Retrieval-Based Learning in Children. Current Directions in Psychological Science. 2019 Apr 1;28(2):111–116.
Journal cover image

Published In

Current Directions in Psychological Science

DOI

EISSN

1467-8721

ISSN

0963-7214

Publication Date

April 1, 2019

Volume

28

Issue

2

Start / End Page

111 / 116

Related Subject Headings

  • Experimental Psychology
  • 52 Psychology
  • 1702 Cognitive Sciences
  • 1701 Psychology