Individual Deliberate Practice
Overview
Practicing until achieving several error-free attempts is critical for retention. When learners work independently to repeatedly recall and practice new material (retrieval practice), they become more fluent in the skill and are able to recall it with increasing automaticity. Engaging in independent practice after guided practice helps reduce the cognitive load and encourages Long-term Memory storage. Developing this fluency is crucial to establish knowledge and concepts that are the foundation for subsequent learning.
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More Repetition Strategies
Daily review strengthens previous learning and can lead to fluent recall of information and application of skills.
Increasing how much and how frequently students write improves both their writing quality and content knowledge.
Opportunities for students to practice skills in context, with teacher support and also independently, helps to move concepts and ideas into Long-term Memory.
Students build their confidence, strategy use, and comprehension by reading and rereading multiple texts.
Having students verbally repeat information such as instructions ensures they have heard the information and supports remembering, particularly for those students who struggle with Attention.
