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Retrieval Practice is a Superior Method for Learning Anatomy and Physiology Information
Author(s) -
Dobson John
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.244.2
Subject(s) - recall , kinesiology , reading (process) , presentation (obstetrics) , computer science , psychology , information retrieval , physiology , cognitive psychology , medicine , linguistics , philosophy , radiology
Retrieval practice is a learning strategy that was developed by cognitive scientists and is based on the act of recalling information after exposure. Although dozens of studies have demonstrated meaningful learning advantages with retrieval practice, most educators and students are not familiar with the strategy. The purpose of this presentation is to share five studies in which our lab found that retrieval practice resulted in superior learning when compared to more commonly‐used strategies such as reading/rereading. These advantages included superior recall and a greater ability to synthesize complex information that is typically found in anatomy & physiology, structural kinesiology and exercise physiology courses. Support or Funding Information None