Year 12 SpringBoard to Success Learning How To Learn… Channing Sixth Form September 2020
Contents Page 1. Introduction 2. The Elephant in the Room - Remote Learning 3. The Theory behind the Science of Learning 4. Knowing where to start is often the most difficult part 5. Introducing The Six Strategies a. Retrieval Practice b. Spacing c. Interleaving d. Spaced practice and the Forgetting Curve e. Elaboration (and concrete examples) f. Dual Coding 6. Desirable difficulties 7. Quick start: 4 easy ways to implement Learning 2 Learn Techniques now 8. Brain dump examples 9. Concept / mind maps 10. Flashcards 11. The Leitner system (making flashcards really work) 12. How to engage with material you have to read 13. How to use practice questions and past papers 14. Frequently Asked Questions 15. Final thoughts: Year 12 into 13: Top Strategies: Things That We Know Lead to Success 16. Further reading