Retrieval Practice

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How to use Retrieval Practice in the classroom

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Research and more information

Books

• Jones, K. 2019, “Retrieval Practice: Research and resources for every Classroom.” John Catt educational Ltd.
• Kirschner, P.A., & Hendrick, C. 2020, ‘How Learning Happens: Seminal Works in Educational Psychology and What They Mean in Practice.’ Routledge
• Lemov, D. 2021, “Teach like a champion 3.0.” Jossey-Bass; 3rd edition
• Tait, J. 2020, ‘Teaching Rebooted: Using the science of learning to transform classrooms‘ Bloomsbury Inc
• Weinstein, Y., Sumeracki, M. and Caviglioli, O. “Understanding how we learn: A visual guide.” Routledge
• Willingham, D.T. 2021. “Why Don’t Students Like School? A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom. Second Edition.” John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Watson, E. & Busch, B. 2021, ‘The Science of Learning: 99 Studies That Every Teacher Needs to Know.’ Second Edition. Routledge

Research articles

• Agarwal, P.K., Nunes, L.D. & Blunt, J.R. Retrieval Practice Consistently Benefits Student Learning: a Systematic Review of Applied Research in Schools and Classrooms. Educ Psychol Rev (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-021-09595-9
• Roediger, H.L. and Karpicke, J.D. Test-Enhanced Learning: Taking Memory Tests Improves Long-Term Retention. Psychological Science (2006)
• Storm, B.C., Bjork, E.L., Bjork, R.A. et al. Is retrieval success a necessary condition for retrieval-induced forgetting?. Psychon Bull Rev 13, 1023–1027 (2006). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03213919
• A powerful way to improve learning and memory by By Jeffrey D. Karpicke, PhD

Websites and blogs

• retrievalpractice.org/ A website developed specifically for retrieval practice! Here is a guide from the website HOW TO USE RETRIEVAL PRACTICE TO IMPROVE LEARNING
• Retrieval Practice: The Most Powerful Learning Strategy You’re Not Using by Jennifer Gonzalez
• Optimising Learning Using Retrieval Practice By Megan Sumeracki & Yana Weinstein
• Spacing and retrieval practice guide by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO)