Different Students Remember Differently One lesson does not create one memory. Excellent Educator, 3(15), 1-2, 2026 🧠 Research in Brief Students do not forget at the same rate. This study developed a knowledge-tracing model showing that each learner follows a different pattern of forgetting rather than one common memory curve. By recognising these individual differences, […]
Memory Grows Stronger After Retrieval Some forgetting creates an opportunity for stronger remembering. Excellent Educator, 3(15), 3-4, 2026 🧠 Research in Brief This review challenges the belief that forgetting is always harmful. The authors explain that certain learning conditions that produce some forgetting—such as spacing study sessions, changing learning contexts, and interleaving different topics—can strengthen
Strong Foundations for Stronger Memories Deep understanding builds stronger memories. Excellent Educator, 3(15), 5-6, 2026 🧠 Research in Brief This study investigated whether deeper processing slows the rate of forgetting. Participants learned information using either deep semantic processing (thinking about meaning) or shallow processing (focusing on surface features such as sounds or letters). Deep processing
Memory Is a Toolbox of Strategies The right memory tools help learning last longer. Excellent Educator, 3(15), 7-8, 2026 🧠 Research in Brief This study evaluated a structured cognitive intervention programme combining memory strategies, cognitive exercises, metamemory training, and real-life practice. Participants improved their memory, processing speed, verbal fluency, mood, and everyday memory performance. The
Mnemonics Unlock Memory Meaningful memory cues make facts easier to remember. Excellent Educator, 3(15), 9-10, 2026 🧠 Research in Brief This article highlights how mnemonic techniques such as acronyms, stories, rhymes, visual imagery, and associations create powerful retrieval cues. These strategies help learners organise information, improve recall, and reduce the difficulty of remembering large amounts
