Fritz, C. O., Morris, P. E., Nolan, D. and Singleton, J. (2007) Expanding retrieval practice: an effective aid to preschool children’s learning. The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology. 60(7), pp. 991-1004. 1747-0218.
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Abstract:
The benefits of expanding retrieval practice for preschool children were explored in two experiments.
In Experiment 1, three groups learned names for six plush toy pigs using expanding retrieval practice,
a reward incentive, or a control condition. Reward did not significantly improve learning but retrieval
practice doubled recall. In Experiment 2, three groups learned names to soft toys, comparing
recall following massed elaborative study with either expanding retrieval practice or expanding
re-presentation. Recall was tested after 1 minute, 1 day, and 2 days. A very large effect size
(d ¼ 1.9) indicated the very considerable benefit from expanding retrieval practice over the elaboration
condition. Comparison with the re-presentation condition suggested that half of the benefit of
expanding retrieval practice came from spaced scheduling and half from retrieval practice.
Expanding retrieval practice provides an effective method to improve learning by young children
Subjects:
Creators:
Fritz, C. O., Morris, P. E., Nolan, D. and Singleton, J.
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Date:
2007
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 991-1004
Journal or Publication Title:
The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology
Volume:
60
Number:
7
Language:
English
ISSN:
1747-0218
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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