Pooja K. Agarwal
@retrievelearn.bsky.social
I make teaching and learning memorable. Ph.D., Cognitive Scientist, Author & Speaker | retrievalpractice.org
Attention all students and academic coaches! Want to ace exams and remember information long-term? Stop rereading, highlighting, and cramming. Instead, try the proven method of retrieval practice to boost learning and retention.
Study Smarter, Not Harder
These are the best books, blogs, and podcasts to help your students study smarter, not harder, with the science of learning.
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NEW: Here are my thoughts on genAI and teaching at the moment. I don't judge others; I'm just personally tired of it. (If you're a newsletter subscriber and didn't receive this via email, please let me know!) www.retrievalpractice.org/strategies/a...
AI? *sigh* I’m tired of thinking about it and here’s why
GenAI tools in education have been gaining momentum for years, but I’ve written about AI only once so far. Why? Because frankly, I’m tired of thinking about it. Here’s my current approach to genAI in…
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Retrieval practice isn't a test. It's a LEARNING strategy, not an assessment strategy. Read about why this distinction is the key to understanding what retrieval is and how to use it to improve teaching and learning.
Retrieval practice is not a test (so stop calling it that)
Have you heard of the "testing effect" or "test-enhanced learning?" Let's clarify: Retrieval practice is not the same thing as testing; it's the opposite.
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Ready to revolutionize your professional development? Discover the hidden truth about effective learning with retrieval practice. Check out these ideas for how you can create your own professional development about the science of learning.
Professional Development
Here are five free resources to create your own professional development – created by cognitive scientists, all free, here to make your life easier.
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Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning
Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning
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June newsletter! My convo with @edufuturist.bsky.social, some new collabs w/ @retrievelearn.bsky.social & Chavella Pittman, new book by @derekbruff.bsky.social etal, @josheyler.bsky.social on Harvard's grade cap, & some nude beaching for good measure. newsletter.sarahrosecav.com/june-is-for-...
June is for Linking
Last month's TUnE-Bio grant meeting, Simmons Commencement, and a some (delightful!) speaking gigs on various campuses means this June has been about trying to recover from the academic year and rememb...
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Exciting news: Smart Teaching Stronger Learning is being translated into Chinese! Here's the book cover. More info about our book (in English) at www.retrievalpractice.org/smart-teaching and stay tuned for more details.
Attention all bookworms! Want to learn more about the science of learning? The book Make it Stick is a must-read.
Make it Stick
In the book Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, cognitive scientists present key findings and learning strategies drawn from rigorous lab and classroom research.
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Want to improve how your students take notes? Make a simple switch from note-taking to RETRIEVE-taking.
Boost note-taking. Try Retrieve-Taking!
There's a lot of discussion and research about students' study habits outside the classroom, including re-reading, taking notes, and highlighting. Students tend to use these strategies inside the classroom,...
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Join me for a live Ask Me Anything TODAY (June 16 at 5pm ET) about the science of learning, including my colleagues Dr. @veronicayan.bsky.social, Dr. Janell Blunt, and Dr. Michelle Rivers. PLUS, we'll be making an exciting announcement about our book! #EduSky #LTHE berklee.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Refresh your teaching with practical tips from my book "Smart Teaching Stronger Learning," co-written with 10 cognitive scientists (who are also teachers!).
Smart Teaching Stronger Learning
In the book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning, 10 renowned cognitive scientists share innovative teaching strategies that strengthen student success. Written for busy educators and leaders in K–12, higher...
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My white boards have arrived! So excited to put more retrieval practice in my classroom next semester 👩🏫📖🧠 @retrievelearn.bsky.social
NEW: Have you finished teaching a course, but didn’t take notes about how it went? It’s not too late for some quick retrieval practice. AND register for my FREE "ask me anything" on Tuesday, June 16 from 5–6:30pm ET. More than 150 educators have registered! www.retrievalpractice.org/strategies/l...
Ask yourself these quick lesson reflection questions before you forget
Have you finished teaching a course, but didn’t take notes about how it went after each lesson? It’s not too late for some quick retrieval practice! Your future self will thank you.
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Not sure how to get started with retrieval practice? Watch one of my keynotes on YouTube, full of practical strategies to level up your teaching and boost your students' long-term learning. youtu.be/OUl0mMVbkAc?...
Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning | SXSW EDU 2022
Teaching might be an art, but learning is a science! In this keynote, Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D. (@RetrieveLearn), cognitive scientist and author of the book Po...
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Worried about students using ChatGPT and AI during retrieval practice? Here are flexible no-prep prompts you can use to encourage deep thinking and reflection.
Worried about AI? Here are 8 flexible prompts for retrieval practice
Retrieval practice doesn’t require more class prep for us or ChatGPT for our students. Here are 8 no-prep prompts for retrieval practice I’ve developed over my 10+ years of teaching. I’ve also included...
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Inclusion isn't just a buzzword. It's a crucial aspect of teaching, learning, and research. Learn more about how you can support diversity, equity, and inclusion in cognitive science.
Inclusive resources to level up your science of learning initiatives
Here are two simple ways to amplify and advance women in STEM: Update your citations with publications by women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ cognitive scientists, and invite cognitive scientists from underrepresented...
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Smart teaching, stronger learning at all ages! Small shifts in language, error-analysis protocols, and reflection make a huge difference & directly translate to students owning their learning and staying curious! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v... @retrievelearn.bsky.social
Stronger Learning at All Ages!
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Did you know that retrieval practice is more effective for long-term learning than re-reading or highlighting? Discover why it works, the research behind it, and how it can boost your learning.
What is retrieval practice?
Retrieval practice is a strategy in which bringing information to mind enhances and boosts learning. Deliberately recalling information forces us to pull our knowledge “out” and examine what we know.
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Are students really learning when we get information into their heads? It's time to get information OUT of their heads with retrieval practice! Download more than 100 free teaching resources from our library.
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In our 100+ free resources written by cognitive scientists, we condense research on teaching strategies, why they enhance learning, and how to implement them in the classroom.
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How do cognitive scientists teach? Visit 10 classrooms around the world with my book, "Smart Teaching Stronger Learning" and gain practical insights from researchers who practice what they preach.
Smart Teaching Stronger Learning
In the book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning, 10 renowned cognitive scientists share innovative teaching strategies that strengthen student success. Written for busy educators and leaders in K–12, higher...
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Looking for "bite-sized adjustments" you can make that will result in powerful shifts in students' learning? Smart Teaching, Stronger Learning should be your go-to resource! @retrievelearn.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
Smart Teaching, Stronger Learning!
Podcast Episode · Vrain Waves: Teaching Conversations with Minds Shaping Education · April 24 · 47m
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NEW: Before starting group work, do this first. Plus, enter a raffle to win 20 FREE books, find out how to get 30% off my book Smart Teaching, and register for my last Zoom Party on May 5. www.retrievalpractice.org/strategies/g...
Before starting group work, do this first
Here’s an easy solution for stale group work: retrieval practice. In addition to boosting learning, it is a valuable tool to engage students in thinking and learning before collaborating, too. Learn h...
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Retrieval practice is more than just taking a test. It's a powerful strategy for long-term learning and retention. Here's a simple no-stakes question to ask your students: What are two things you learned?
Boost learning quickly with Two Things!
How can we use retrieval practice to break up our lessons, quickly and easily, without pausing to facilitate class discussion or collect papers? Use a retrieval strategy we simply call "Two Things," ...
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Familiar with retrieval practice research? Your sources might be older than your students. A LOT of new research has shown that retrieval practice consistently benefits student learning in real classrooms. Check out this database of 50 research studies!
Download our database of retrieval practice research in real classrooms
Want a quick way to access classroom research on retrieval practice? Download our database of 50 experiments and read a detailed literature review by cognitive scientists.
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One of the simplest strategies to boost student learning AND normalize mistakes: white boards! Check out these retrieval practice tips from Dr. Janell Blunt
Use white boards for flexible retrieval practice
White boards for retrieval practice are engaging and effective for learning, providing flexibility for question prompts and student responses. Read tips by cognitive scientist Dr. Janell Blunt and make...
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Professional Development
Here are five free resources to create your own professional development – created by cognitive scientists, all free, here to make your life easier.
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I love free teaching resources (and I bet you do, too). I have more than 100 free downloads on my website. Download it all from my Google Drive!
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In our 100+ free resources written by cognitive scientists, we condense research on teaching strategies, why they enhance learning, and how to implement them in the classroom.
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