The Motivated Classroom

6 ¦ Retrieval Practice: 11 zero-prep strategies for an engaged classroom


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This episode is all about engagement, active learning and retrieval practice. 'Retrieval practice' is a study technique where mental effort is used to recall information. It focusses on bringing information to mind which enhances and boosts learning. Deliberately recalling information forces us to pull our knowledge “out” and examine what we know. 

Engagement and active learning strategies align closely in the research. When students are up out of their seats they are often more engaged in that moment. That is not to say they should be up doing games all lesson but now and again, getting students out of their seats can be hugely beneficial. Especially when coupled with 'retrieval practice' activities. 

In this episode I outline 11 (not 10!) zero-prep, active learning, strategies designed to engage learners in retrieval practice:

  1. Bingo
  2. Pointless 
  3. Give one get one
  4. Elimination game
  5. Draw from last lesson or story
  6. Silent reading with instructions
  7. Free voluntary reading
  8. Circle clicks
  9. Create something great
  10. Pass the alarm
  11. Pop with a song
  12. Full programme notes with further information and links to research and resources are available at www.liamprinter.com/podcast.

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