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Seibert Hanson, Aroline E.; Brown, Christina M. – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2020
We tested the effectiveness of the spaced-repetition flashcard application, Anki, on improving 62 university-level learners' second language (L2) learning in a semester-long beginning Spanish course. Using effective study strategies is critical for L2 learning, but college students learning an L2 often study with strategies that are only useful…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Spanish, College Students
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Paas, Fred; Sweller, John – Educational Psychology Review, 2012
Cognitive load theory is intended to provide instructional strategies derived from experimental, cognitive load effects. Each effect is based on our knowledge of human cognitive architecture, primarily the limited capacity and duration of a human working memory. These limitations are ameliorated by changes in long-term memory associated with…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Psychology, Memory, Long Term Memory
Chang, Chi-Cheng; Lei, Hao; Tseng, Ju-Shih – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2014
Although ubiquitous learning enhances students' access to learning materials, it is crucial to find out which media delivery modes produce the best results for English listening comprehension. The present study examined the effect of media delivery mode (sound and text vs. sound) on English listening comprehension and cognitive load. Participants…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Teaching Methods, Listening Comprehension, English (Second Language)
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Willis, Judy – Educational Forum, 2009
How the brain learns to read has been the subject of much neuroscience educational research. Evidence is mounting for identifiable networks of connected neurons that are particularly active during reading processes such as response to visual and auditory stimuli, relating new information to prior knowledge, long-term memory storage, comprehension,…
Descriptors: Auditory Stimuli, Visual Stimuli, Correlation, Educational Research
Benjamin, Ludy T., Jr., Ed. – APA Books, 2008
The most popular activities from APA's successful "Activities Handbooks for the Teaching of Psychology" are gathered together and updated in this book of teachers' favorites. The lesson plans, which encourage active learning and involve the whole class, have stood the test of time and proven themselves to be entertaining, effective, and easy to…
Descriptors: Psychology, Teaching Methods, Learning Activities, Lesson Plans