According to Dr. Ruth Clark of Clark Training and Consulting, «Distributing learning events over a longer period of time (e.g. 5 weeks) will dramatically increase
learning retention compared to compressed learning events (e.g. 5 days).»
Not exact matches
For
retention block 4, we
compared the median latency and median excess path length for navigation to store locations that had been
learned while stimulation was applied with those
learned in the absence of stimulation during blocks 1, 2, and 3, using the Wilcoxon signed - rank test, with a P value of less than 0.05 considered to indicate statistical significance.
Furthermore, a study done by the National Training Laboratory showed that «knowledge
retention is superior when [
learning by doing] methods are used
compared to more common methods of instruction, such as lecture» methods.
When
compared to more traditional methods where students passively receive information from a teacher, cooperative, problem - based
learning has been shown to improve student engagement and
retention of classroom material (Prince, 2004).
Studies
comparing learning outcomes for students taught via project - based
learning versus traditional instruction show that when implemented well, PBL increases long - term
retention of content, helps students perform as well as or better than traditional learners in high - stakes tests, improves problem - solving and collaboration skills, and improves students» attitudes towards
learning (Strobel & van Barneveld, 2009; Walker & Leary, 2009).
How do enrollment and
retention figures
compare between eLearning and brick - and - mortar
learning institutions?
In fact, the cognitive psychology term «testing effect» was coined several decades ago to refer to the finding that taking practice tests on studied material promotes greater subsequent
learning and
retention on a final test as
compared to relying on more common study strategies.
(e) The board shall establish the information needed in an application for the approval of a charter school; provided that the application shall include, but not be limited to, a description of: (i) the mission, purpose, innovation and specialized focus of the proposed charter school; (ii) the innovative methods to be used in the charter school and how they differ from the district or districts from which the charter school is expected to enroll students; (iii) the organization of the school by ages of students or grades to be taught, an estimate of the total enrollment of the school and the district or districts from which the school will enroll students; (iv) the method for admission to the charter school; (v) the educational program, instructional methodology and services to be offered to students, including research on how the proposed program may improve the academic performance of the subgroups listed in the recruitment and
retention plan; (vi) the school's capacity to address the particular needs of limited English - proficient students, if applicable, to
learn English and
learn content matter, including the employment of staff that meets the criteria established by the department; (vii) how the school shall involve parents as partners in the education of their children; (viii) the school governance and bylaws; (ix) a proposed arrangement or contract with an organization that shall manage or operate the school, including any proposed or agreed upon payments to such organization; (x) the financial plan for the operation of the school; (xi) the provision of school facilities and pupil transportation; (xii) the number and qualifications of teachers and administrators to be employed; (xiii) procedures for evaluation and professional development for teachers and administrators; (xiv) a statement of equal educational opportunity which shall state that charter schools shall be open to all students, on a space available basis, and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement; (xv) a student recruitment and
retention plan, including deliberate, specific strategies the school will use to ensure the provision of equal educational opportunity as stated in clause (xiv) and to attract, enroll and retain a student population that, when
compared to students in similar grades in schools from which the charter school is expected to enroll students, contains a comparable academic and demographic profile; and (xvi) plans for disseminating successes and innovations of the charter school to other non-charter public schools.