Introduction: The Illusion of Thinking This article explores why problem solving skills are still essential for students in the age of AI. Everywhere you turn, someone’s talking about how artificial intelligence can “think.” From chatbots helping with homework to tools summarising complex topics, it’s tempting to believe that AI has mastered reasoning. But the reality […]
Thinking is critical to learning! When our learning involves thinking, we not only understand
Retrieval practice has become a buzzword in education, and for good reason — it’s one of the most powerful ways to improve long-term memory and boost exam performance. But as more teachers adopt this method, it begs the question: Are we doing retrieval practice right? At its core, retrieval practice is about pulling information from memory, not […]
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Applying knowledge effectively, whether it’s for exams or real-life challenges, relies on a solid, well-organised foundation of knowledge (also known as a knowledge schema) and enough working memory capacity. Spaced retrieval, which means actively recalling information at gradually longer intervals, is a key technique for deeply embedding this knowledge and making its retrieval quick and effortless. This approach helps make recalling information […]
