Principles of Learning Science

Encoding

Processing information initially, which involves transforming it into a format suitable for storage in memory.

Storage

Retaining encoded information, and allowing it to be retrieved when needed

Feedback

Providing information about performance, which helps future performance and by addressing strengths and weaknesses.

Metacognition

The understanding of your own thinking processes, allowing you to deeply understand and monitor your own learning.

Retrieval

Accessing information that you have learned from memory.

Spacing

Ensuring there’s time between studying as to not overwhelm the brain which should lead to positive retention of information

Interleaving

Studying a variety of information in one sitting to help make connections between topics.