Teaching Inclusively - Chapter 2 Flashcards
What is declarative learning?
Declarative learning is acquiring information that one can speak about . The capital of a state is a declarative piece of information, while knowing how to ride a bike is not.
What is procedural learning?
Procedural learning refers to the acquisition of motor skills and habits, and certain types of cognitive skills. Unlike declarative learning and memory, procedural memory is typically inaccessible to conscious recollection.
What is background practice?
In the context of the science of learning, background practice refers to learning activities or cognitive exercises conducted in a way that does not require full attention or conscious effort from the learner. It typically occurs passively or alongside other primary tasks. The goal of background practice is to reinforce knowledge, skills, or habits over time through consistent, low-intensity exposure, often capitalizing on the brain’s ability to consolidate information outside of focused, active learning sessions.
Name 4 techniques to help students with lesser-capacity working memory
- Be brief and as linguistically simple as possible
- Make sure to look at the teacher when they’re giving directions
- translate instructions to “step checks”
- Use mnemonics
What is the subject in which listening to music is detrimental?
You Should not listen to music while studying math since they use overlapping parts of the brain
What is the best way to learn math?
Research reveals that practice seems to have the most significant positive effect on these struggling students.
Why is practice a good way to learn?
Practice builds information through the procedural learning pathway, which is quicker and more automatic to use. An emphasis on automaticity strengthens lesser-capacity working memory students grasp of a subject by allowing their long-term memory to enhance their working memory.
