The Science of Memory in Teaching
Helping Learning Last Beyond the Moment
Course Description
Memory plays a critical role in how learning is retained and applied over time. Memory is an online professional development course that helps educators understand why sense and meaning are essential for moving information into long-term memory. This course also explores how memory connects to the Delivery phase of the Mindful Teaching framework, supporting instructional strategies that help learners process, retain, and recall information more effectively.
Course Curriculum
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Learning Goals
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WebBook: Memory
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Study Slides: Memory Defined
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Check What You Know
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Study Slides: Memory in Action
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Check What You Know
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Assessment
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Feedback
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About This Course
- 2 Hours
- 2 Years of Access
- Online, self-paced
Learning Objectives
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Explain why sense and meaning are important in helping information move to long-term memory
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Describe how memory relates to the Delivery phase of Mindful Teaching
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Recognize instructional strategies that support retention and recall
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