Memory

1. Memory 1 5 2 Essentials Collective memory A memory lesson 4 3 VAK A homework

2. A few things we know about the brain! How to activate the brain (Reticular Activating System – ‘new car syndrome’) The magic number 7 – a tale from Sweden! The value of humour Primacy and recency effect Your natural limits (ACS = age +/- 2 mins)

3. What does this mean for learning and memorising? • There are different ways to learn • We naturally prefer different ways because certain ways work best for us • We need to try out different strategies and see which one works best • We can, over time, develop our skills to be able to use a variety of strategies

4. Activity Look at the following list of words and give each one a number rating 1-5 based on how well you know the word. Look at the VKS (Vocabulary Knowledge Scale) below: 1. I don’t remember having seen this word before.2. I have seen this word before but I don’t know what it means.3. I have seen this word before and I think it means….4. I know this word: it means…….5. I can use this word in a sentence, e.g……….(ref: Wesche M & Paribakht T.S. (1996) “Assessing second language vocabulary knowledge: depth versus breadth”, The Canadian Modern Language Review 53, 1:28)

5. Name: _____________________________

6. 3 methods to try!

7. Visual

11. Auditory

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13. Kinaesthetic

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15. Homework ideas 5% Lecture 5% 10% 10% Reading 20% 20% Audio-Visual 30% Source: Accelerated Learning Systems Ltd Demonstration 30% 50% 50% Discussion Group 75% 75% Practice by Doing 90% 90% Immediate Use of Learning – Teach Others Average Retention Rate

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