Course Description

Retention is key to meaningful learning and long-term success. Retention is an online professional development course that helps educators compare the role of working memory and rehearsal in supporting meaningful learning. This course also explores instructional methods that strengthen learners’ ability to retain information, helping educators design learning experiences that move beyond short-term recall and support lasting understanding.

Course Curriculum

    1. Learning Goals

    1. WebBook: Retention

    2. Study Slides: Retention Defined

    3. Check What You Know

    4. Study Slides: Retention in Action

    5. Check What You Know

    1. Assessment

    2. Feedback

About This Course

  • $30.95
  • 2 Hours
  • 365 Days of Access
  • Online, self-paced

Learning Objectives

  • Compare the importance of working memory and rehearsal to meaningful learning and retention

  • Offer examples of instructional methods that result in learners’ ability to retain information

  • Recognize how intentional instructional strategies support long-term retention

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    The successful completion of this course fulfills 2 hours of the NACCAS Teaching Methodology requirement. Please confirm eligibility with your state board.

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