10-27-08 Chapter 6: Learning & Cognitive Processes (Memory)

What??

There are different kinds of memory that we use every day. There is short-term and long-term memory. Short-term memory is also called "working" memory. In order for something to be stored in our memory there are a few steps it must go through. When we pay attention to something, it moves from our sensory registry to our working memory. When it is encoded, it becomes part of our long-term memory.



So What??

Knowing that there are steps that must be taken to encode something as part of our long-term memory will be important. If I know how something becomes part of long-term memory, I can use techniques to help my students put information they learn into their long-term memory.



Now What??

There are several techniques that can encode information into long-term memory. Some of these techniques are: rehearsal, meaningful learning, organization, elaboration, visual imagery, and mnemonics. I plan to use activities that will exercise the children's brains so they can remember things and learn effectively.