BCM: Methods to Increase Knowledge

Question 1

Using stimulus patterns that may be
made up of parts but that one
perceives as a whole.
Labels or acronyms are assigned to
material to aid memory.

Answer 1

Chunking

Question 2

Presenting an overview of the
material that enables a learner to
activate relevant schemas so that
new material can be associated.
Schematic representations of the
content or guides to what is to be
learned.

Answer 2

Advanced Organisers

Question 3

Using artifacts that have a similar
appearance to some subject.
Familiar physical or verbal images as
analogies to a less familiar process.

Answer 3

Using Imagery

Question 4

Encouraging consideration of a topic
in open informal debate.
Listening to the learner to ensure
that the correct schemas are
activated

Answer 4

Discussion

Question 5

Stimulating the learner to add
meaning to the information that is
processed.
Individuals with high motivation and
high cognitive ability; messages that
are personally
relevant, surprising, repeated,
self-pacing, not distracting, easily
understandable, and include direct
instructions; messages that are not
too discrepant and cause
anticipation of interaction

Answer 5

Elaboration

Question 6

Assuring that the same cues are
present at the time of learning and
the time of retrieval.
Cues work best when people are
allowed to select and provide their
own cues.

Answer 6

Providing Cues