Hardwire Your Readings-Cognitive Science Techniques

Example

Learners are asked to recall information from memory through a series of true/false questions.

Scenario

After reading a chapter on the basics of economics, a user is presented with statements like 'Inflation decreases the purchasing power of money. True or False?' to reinforce learning through active recall.

Example

Learners are encouraged to explain concepts in their own words or relate them to what they already know.

Scenario

A user studying plant biology might be asked to describe photosynthesis by relating it to cooking a meal, encouraging the integration of new knowledge with existing knowledge.

Example

Learners reflect on what they have learned and how they learned it.

Scenario

After completing a lesson on Renaissance art, users are prompted to think about which painting was most impactful and why, aiding in the consolidation of learning.

Example

Learners attempt to answer questions or solve problems before being shown the solution or correct information.

Scenario

Before revealing the principles of Newton's laws of motion, users are asked to predict what would happen in various real-world scenarios, such as a car braking suddenly.