In this episode of The Science of Learning, Jade Pearce explores the power of Retrieval Practice for boosting learning and memory. We explore research showing how testing yourself improves retention more than restudying, why spacing and effortful retrieval strengthen memory, and how subtle factors like hint strength influence its effectiveness. Tune in for insights and practical takeaways you can use in the classroom today.

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Check out the studies Jade and Brad were chatting about:

Test-enhanced learning: taking memory tests improves long-term retention

Testing (Quizzing) Boosts Classroom Learning

The effect of hint strength on the benefits of retrieval practice

In this episode of The Science of Learning, we're joined by the Professor John Hattie live at our Teaching & Learning Summit.

We're big fans, so in this episode we're exploring our three favourite studies by Hattie, on feedback, AI in education and that old classic, Learning Styles.

Tune in for insights and practical takeaways you can use in the classroom today.

Find out more about ⁠InnerDrive⁠ and ⁠The Teacher CPD Academy⁠.

Check out the studies John and Brad talked about:

The Power of Feedback

The Future of AI in Education: 13 Things We Can Do to Minimize the Damage

Learning Styles, Preferences, or Strategies?

Other Resources

The Scaffolding Effect by Rachel Ball & Alex Fairlamb

In this episode of The Science of Learning, Daisy Christodoulou explores the rapidly evolving role of AI in education.

We explore research revealing the risks and benefits of AI for learning, including effects on memory, understanding, and academic integrity.

Tune in for insights and practical takeaways you can use in the classroom today.

Find out more about ⁠InnerDrive⁠ and ⁠The Teacher CPD Academy⁠.

Check out the studies Daisy and Brad talked about:

Generative AI Without Guardrails Can Harm Learning, The Memory Paradox, Testing of detection tools for AI-generated text

In this episode of The Science of Learning, Amarbeer Singh Gill explores Cognitive Science and the beliefs that shape how we learn.

Brad and Amarbeer explore research on how teachers’ beliefs about memory compare with empirical evidence, a study on teachers’ understanding of memory and learning, and evidence on how students actually use and understand memory strategies.

Tune in for insights and practical takeaways you can use in the classroom today.

To carry on learning about Cognitive Science, check out our blog: A beginner's guide to Cognitive Science

Find out more about InnerDrive and The Teacher CPD Academy.

Check out the studies Amarbeer and Brad talked about:

Improving students’ learning with effective learning techniques

Teachers’ beliefs about memory - what are the implications for in-service teacher education?

An Evaluation of Secondary School Students’ Use and Understanding of Learning Strategies

The Science of Learning is a podcast exploring the research behind how we learn and what it means for real classrooms.

In this first episode, Bradley Busch and Edward Watson introduce the show, share why it exists and outline what listeners can expect, from Cognitive Science insights to practical strategies and conversations with leading voices in education.

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