Feb 23 2025 53 mins 4
In this episode of The Becoming Educated Podcast, Blake Harvard discusses the concept of attention contagion in classrooms, emphasising how inattentive behaviours can spread among students.
He explores the importance of classroom design, the limitations of working memory, and the significance of cognitive load theory in instructional design.
Harvard introduces the SAR method (Sense, Attend, Rehearse) as a strategy for students to enhance their learning process and emphasises the role of retrieval practice in effective studying.
In this conversation, Blake Harvard also discusses the importance of retrieval practice in education, emphasising its role in enhancing memory retention and reducing test anxiety.
He shares practical strategies for teachers to incorporate retrieval and spaced practice into their classrooms, highlighting the significance of creating habits around retrieval.
The discussion also touches on the psychological aspects of learning, including how stress affects memory formation and the importance of understanding the context of learning. Harvard concludes with advice for new teachers, encouraging them to focus on key teaching principles and allow themselves time to grow in their profession.
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