Unleashing the Science of Learning: Retrieval Practice of the I British Fair: The Jubilee of Queen Super Peppa I

Our world is changing fast and we need to prepare our students with the skills and experiences that go beyond simply learning an additional language.We understand that the engaging and collaborative nature of the language classroom is the perfect place to develop them. These skills can integrate seamlessly into our British Council programme.  

Useful article to understand PART THREE OF THE PROJECT ON "I BRITISH FAIR: The Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Super Peppa I".

According to retrievalpractice.org, when we think about learning, we typically focus on getting information into students’ heads. What if, instead, we focus on getting information out of students’ heads?

Retrieval practice boosts learning by pulling information out of students’ heads, rather than cramming information into students’ heads.We tend to think that most learning occurs during the initial encoding stage–when students get information “in” by re-reading, reviewing, and taking notes. However, one of the most robust findings from 100+ years of cognitive science research is that a significant amount of learning occurs when students pull information “out” through retrieval practice.

Retrieval practice is a simple research-based teaching strategy that dramatically raises students’ grades. When students retrieve and bring information to mind, this mental challenge produces durable long-term learning. Easy learning leads to easy forgetting. Stop cramming, reviewing, and re-teaching. Instead, simply ask students what they remember. (...) Just powerful teaching. The science of learning exists. It’s time to unleash it!

In this retrieval practice, our students are going to retrieve all the information regarding the project design of the I British Fair: The Jubilee of Queen Super Peppa I. Retrieval practice is a learning strategy, not an assessment strategy: the students will develop hard and soft skills equally.

If you, as a teacher, want more information on retrieval practice, this video is quite inspiring.

A collection of retrieval practice research and resources here.

source: Cambridge