MNEMONIC

Question 1

mnemonics

Answer 1

any memory tool that assists in the retrieval, storage and encoding of information

Question 2

acronyms

Answer 2

a pronounceable word formed from the first letters from a group of words being remembered

Question 3

acrostics

Answer 3

the generation of a sentence or phrase using the first letters of information being remembered

Question 4

method of loci

Answer 4

a mnemonic technique in which items being remembered are associated with previously learnt geographical locations/places

Question 5

written culture/tradition mnemonics

Answer 5

-acrostics
-acronyms
-method of loci

Question 6

oral culture/traditions

Answer 6

-sung narratives
-songlines

Question 7

songlines

Answer 7

multimodal performances conducted as a family or community travels through Country and spaces in the landscape that records journeys, link important sites and describes ways to live, care for and nurture Country. It is not just songs; however, a connection between songs and performances.

Question 8

sung narratives

Answer 8

stories that share important cultural, ecological and survival information through the use of singing, harmony and rhythm. Information is learnt through the use of vocal song and rhythm.

Question 9

how is encoding strengthened by songlines?

Answer 9

songlines strengthen encoding through:
-navigation of journey
-narrative structure
-vivid narrative imagery and emotional story content strengthen memorability
-musical rhythm and melody increase accuracy of memory
-encoding with dance provides an embodied procedural scaffold
-associated with visual symbols and imagery in drawing or painting