1. Understanding how we learn
Arlin Gonzalez
Kortschak Center for learning & Creativity

2. How do we learn?
(Google Images)

3. Learning Objectives Understand the information-processing system
Assess different issues within the information-processing system and how it affects our learning
Identify learning strategies that can improve long-term memory and lead to more meaningful learning

4. Information-Processing System
Dembo & Seli, 2016, p.77

5. Short-Term Sensory Store
Input
Short-Term
Sensory Store
Information Loss
Working
Memory
Long-Term
Loss
Retrieval
Storage
Rehearsal
Attention
Issues:
Brief storage
Attention
“Multi-tasking”
Strategies:
Mindful
Listen
(Dembo & Seli, 2016)

6. Working Memory Attention Rehearsal Storage Input Short-Term
Sensory Store
Working
Memory
Long-Term
Memory
Retrieval
Issues:
Capacity
Duration
Strategies
Chunking
Rehearsal
Information Loss
Memory
Loss
(Dembo & Seli, 2016)

7. Long-Term Memory Attention Rehearsal Storage Input Short-Term
Sensory Store
Working
Memory
Long-Term
Memory
Retrieval
Issues:
Retrieval
Strategies
Encoding
Prior Knowledge
Elaboration
Organization
Information Loss
Memory
Loss
(Dembo & Seli, 2016)

8. Learning Strategies & Examples
Distributed Practice
Start studying for exams ahead of time. DO NOT cram the night before.
Mnemonic/Acronym
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally
(Parenthesis, Exponent, Multiply/Divide, Add/Subtract)
Paraphrasing/
Summarizing
Take notes in your own words.
Creating Analogies
Find a comparison between what you’re learning and something you are already familiar with. (The information loss in short-term memory can be compared to how we throw away junk mail.)
Annotating Notes
Jot down questions, underline important words or statements, and add in special symbols to make notes your own.
Outlining/Mapping
Create an outline or diagram to have a visual representation of how ideas connect.
(Dembo & Seli, 2016)

9. Learning Strategies & Examples (cont.)
Personal Anecdote
Relate material to a personal example or experience you might have.
Avoid Procrastinating
Plan your studying and material review in advance.
No Distractions
Find a study space that allows for optimal productivity and AVOID things that may cause distraction (e.g. social media).
Review Material
Go back and review notes and material as soon as possible to help retain information instead of having to relearn it.
(Dembo & Seli, 2016)

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References:
Dembo, M. H. & Seli, H. (2016). Motivation and learning strategies for college success: A self-regulation approach (5th Ed). New York: Routledge