Applying information processing theory to teaching/learning
EDI 600 Psychological Foundation of Education
School of Education
Long Island University, C. W. Post
October 21, 2008
Long Island University, C. W. Post
October 21, 2008
I have always been good at memorization. Vocabulary tests have always come easy to me because I can make flash cards and repeat the meaning of words and as long as I take the exam within 48 hours, I usually ace it. However this has always been a problem because the information only stays in my short term memory rather than my long term memory.
I have always wanted to learn a different language but I could not because the meanings of the words were lost within days. As an adult it is exciting to understand the actually concepts behind why I do not retain this information. I learned that I have been using maintenance rehearsal rather than elaborative rehearsal. This makes sense because I always remember the information that I learn and use on a daily basis at work. For example it is easy for me to discuss all the process and content strands required by the state for the school districts because I relate to them in my career daily.
I do not speak to my students in Spanish so the content of what I learned in high school has left my memory. I was amused by lesson in Chinese. Besides the fact that I am interested in speaking different languages, it would be nice to communicate with my step-mother in her native tongue. Unfortunately I have already forgotten most of what we learned within less than 24 hours. This class made me realize why I struggle to remember certain subjects and what I can do to change it. I intend on keeping the strategies of long term memory in mind when learning any new subject matter.
I have always wanted to learn a different language but I could not because the meanings of the words were lost within days. As an adult it is exciting to understand the actually concepts behind why I do not retain this information. I learned that I have been using maintenance rehearsal rather than elaborative rehearsal. This makes sense because I always remember the information that I learn and use on a daily basis at work. For example it is easy for me to discuss all the process and content strands required by the state for the school districts because I relate to them in my career daily.
I do not speak to my students in Spanish so the content of what I learned in high school has left my memory. I was amused by lesson in Chinese. Besides the fact that I am interested in speaking different languages, it would be nice to communicate with my step-mother in her native tongue. Unfortunately I have already forgotten most of what we learned within less than 24 hours. This class made me realize why I struggle to remember certain subjects and what I can do to change it. I intend on keeping the strategies of long term memory in mind when learning any new subject matter.
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