Strengthening the Student Toolbox:Study Strategies to Boost Learning
This paper focuses on three interrelated metacognitive components in the field of learning science:(1)learning monitoring,(2)learning time control,and(3)study strategies application.It is revealed that many students adopt relatively ineffective study strategies,such as highlighting,rereading,and last-minute cramming.Although these strategies may appear to perform well superficially,they do not contribute to long-term memory retention and comprehension of the learning material.The lack of mastery in optimal study strategies among students may stem from inadequate instruction in study strategies within the educational system and insufficient preparation among many teachers regarding effective strategies.To enhance student learning outcomes,this paper reviews the effectiveness of 10 study strategies,with practice testing and spaced practice identified as the most effective.Additionally,other strategies,such as interleaved practice,elaborative interrogation,self-explanation,summarization,keyword mnemonics,and imagery for text,also demonstrate promising results.Nevertheless,the effectiveness of these strategies heavily relies on motivating students to use them correctly and does not address all the challenges students face during the learning process.Thus,educating students on how to utilize effective study strategies and integrating them with instructional content will contribute to students'lifelong learning success.
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