> Because people forget much of what they learn, students could benefit from learning strategies that provide long-lasting knowledge. Yet surprisingly little is known about how long-term retention is most efficiently achieved.
I've always thought that the real problem is information relevancy. People need practical uses for remembering something beyond synthetic bullshit exams. Efficient techniques are great, but nothing demotivates more than not having a reason to learn beyond being told that you have to.
Nobody has to reach for flashcards, extensive notes, or advanced techniques when trying to learn something they're actually interested in, it's retained almost immediately and effortlessly. There has to be some kind of subconscious gauge of information relevancy that physically controls the level of absorption, a sort of "learning rate" if you will.
I've always thought that the real problem is information relevancy. People need practical uses for remembering something beyond synthetic bullshit exams. Efficient techniques are great, but nothing demotivates more than not having a reason to learn beyond being told that you have to.
Nobody has to reach for flashcards, extensive notes, or advanced techniques when trying to learn something they're actually interested in, it's retained almost immediately and effortlessly. There has to be some kind of subconscious gauge of information relevancy that physically controls the level of absorption, a sort of "learning rate" if you will.