Memory

Working/short term memory Memory Stages Retrieval Sensory Memory Long term memory Working/short term memory Input Output Rehearsal Retrieval

Definition Memory is the ability to store information building on prior experiences and past perceptions in order to learn. Memory is a key component of the development of thought.

Sensory memory When information comes into our memory system it needs to be changed in order to be stored: There are 3 main types of input Visual (Pictures) Acoustic (Sound) Semantic (Meaning) Application – VAK

Short term/ working memory Most adults can only remember up to 7 pieces of information at any one time (+ or – 2). Information has limited retention usually 0-30 seconds. Application – Chunking information together Try this

Rehearsal Ways in which we can rehearse information are: Simple rote and repetition (shallow) Exploring meaning and linking to association (deep) Application – activity to plenary

Activity 1 Itchy 2 Knee 3 Sun 4 She 5 Go

Activity 1 Itchy Scratch your 2 Knee Knee 3 Sun Point to the sky 4 She Point to a girl 5 Go Be Superman

Storage/ long term memory There is no limit to our long term memory storage. The ability to recall is enhanced through association. Eg. Cat, whiskers, collar. This could be through any of the senses – smell, sight, sounds, taste, touch. Children require frequent revisiting. After 30 minutes this can be Application - Plenaries

Output/ recall The ability to retrieve information There are 2 types of output Recall – ability to recall information without a stimulus eg counting 1-10 Relearning – The ability to remember something once it has been revisited. Spiral curriculum, Bruner and VAK

Developing a good memory A – association E – Emotional involvement I – Imagination and active involvement O – Order/ sequential aspects U – Unusual Repetition, Music songs, poetry and nursery rhymes, sensory links