The Art of Making Learning Stick: Understanding Retention and Retrieval
Research indicates that up to 75% of what we learn is forgotten within the first 48 hours. Why does this happen? Where does the information go? This fast-paced, 90-minute webinar helps teachers, parents, and pediatric therapists understand the process of turning exposure into true learning, and true learning into long-term gains. Explore how simple rehearsal and retrieval strategies can provide permanent gains with our students and clients. The presenter includes resources, games, and activities to aid in the process.
Learning Outcomes
List the retention, rehearsal, retrieval process.
Identify three key interruptions to the memory-retrieval process.
Examine supporting research for the use of drama interventions with children with social and emotional challenges.
Course Information
Target Audience: introductory- to intermediate-level OTs, COTAs, educators, and other pediatric professionals
Sensational Brain LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity ID# 04114. This distance-learning, independent format is offered at 0.15 CEUs, Introductory Level, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Lori Benson Adams, MEd, is an educational intervention specialist and owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions in Atlanta, Georgia. She has over 35 years of experience with students who experience sensory, learning, behavioral, and executive function challenges. Lori presents nationally to audiences of parents, therapists, and educators. She is known for her immediately practical information and wealth of knowledge and resources. Additional information can be found at www.loribensonadams.com. To view Lori’s courses, check out her product page.
Disclosures
Financial: Lori Benson Adams receives a speaking fee from Sensational Brain LLC and is the owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions and Learning Lotus.