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Combining Generative Activities and Retrieval Practice


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How can teachers optimise learning by combining generative activities and retrieval practice?

In a bid to elevate learning outcomes, the blend of generative activities and retrieval practice emerges as a powerful strategy. This research explores the 'What, Why, and How' of this pedagogical mix, offering teachers practical insights to boost teaching effectiveness.

In a new research article, Happy Together? On the Relationship Between Research on Retrieval Practice and Generative Learning (Roelle et al., 2023), explore what we do and do not know about these two activity types.

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