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Types of Memory in Learning

mwheeler5_1 — 2024-12-03 16:56:18 UTC

Three main part of Memory:
• Sensory Memory
• Short-Term Memory
• Long-term memory

Sensory Memory

mwheeler5_1 — 2024-12-03 16:56:18 UTC

Sensory Memory: is a brief recall of sensory experiences.

Examples: sight, hear, and touch.

Sensory is part of the short-term memory, however though it is even shorter then the short-term memory.

There are 5 subsystems of the sensory memory:

1) Haptic (touch)

2) Echoic (auditory)

3) Iconic (visual)

4) Olfactory (smell)

5) Gustatory (taste)

Long-Term Memory

mwheeler5_1 — 2024-12-03 16:56:18 UTC

Long-Term Memory: is the process where the brain takes the information from the short-term memory, and places it into the long-term memory to create lasting memories.

Long-Term Memory is where facts, events, locations, skills, habits, and relationships are stored.

Improving Memory

mwheeler5_1 — 2024-12-03 16:56:24 UTC

How do we as individuals improve memory:

1) Physically active everyday

2) Exercise the brain daily

3) Healthy diet

4) Sleep

5) Practice information that is given

Improving Retention

mwheeler5_1 — 2024-12-03 16:56:24 UTC

Improving Retention:

1) Set clear expectations

2) Provide opportunities for growth

3) Building positive classroom and behaviors

4) Positive Support

Short-Term Memory

mwheeler5_1 — 2024-12-04 16:10:15 UTC

Short-Term Memory: is where information is stored for a short period of time. This information and part of the memory is easily accessible.

Short-Term Memory is where you put information that is always repeated. It also can be the part where you organize thoughts into categories.

Transfer

mwheeler5_1 — 2024-12-04 21:22:56 UTC

Transfer is the ability of ones brain to transfer information into the long-term memory, and it is used throughout school.

Teachers try to use building blocks when teaching. Start with the basic of the idea, and build upon that idea, so that they are able to transfer the information into long-term memory, but also be able to transfer the information to paper.

Retention

mwheeler5_1 — 2024-12-04 21:32:33 UTC

"Research on the forgetting curve shows that within 1 hour, learners forget an average of 50% of the information presented; within 24 hours, they forget an average of 70% of new information; and within a week, they forget up to 90% of what they learned"(Clearwater).

So how does teachers help students retain the information that they have learned?

The use of visuals, background knowledge, chunks on content at a time, give students opportunities to talk and teach things they have learned.

Trauma

mwheeler5_1 — 2024-12-04 21:41:04 UTC

Trauma to the brain can cause delays in learning. Students or adults who suffer from trauma may have difficulties in being able to process information correctly. They may understand one step, but struggles to remember the next couple of steps.

They may also have difficulties with memory, due to the emotional impact that trauma can have on the brain.

References

mwheeler5_1 — 2024-12-04 21:56:34 UTC

Clearwater, Liberty; (n.d.); Understanding the Science Behind Learning Retention; https://www.indegene.com/what-we-think/reports/understanding-science-behind-learning-retention

Mayo Clinic Staff; (2024); Memory loss:7 tips to improve your memory; Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Aging; https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/memory-loss/art-20046518

Perera, Ayesh; (2023);Sensory Memory in Psychology: Definition & Example; https://www.simplypsychology.org/sensory-memory.html